one's background; one's circumstances; one's history
Refers to a person's personal history, social standing, or life situation, often in contexts like marriage, employment, or legal matters.
They investigate the other person's background before getting married.
彼の身上は複雑で、話すのをためらっている。
His circumstances are complicated, and he hesitates to talk about them.
one's strong point; one's asset; one's merit
Used to describe a person's valuable quality, skill, or advantage, often in a positive evaluation.
彼の身上は粘り強さだ。
His strong point is his tenacity.
語学力が彼女の身上です。
Her language skills are her asset.
He is a man who prides himself on his honesty.
Before the marriage, they looked into the other person's background.