noun, noun which may take the genitive case particle 'no'
difference in social standing; social gap
Refers to a gap in social status or class, often used in contexts like marriage, relationships, or historical settings where such differences matter.
Love across social classes often appears in old stories.
The family opposed the marriage because of the difference in social standing.
Compound of 身分 (social status) and 違い (difference). The exact historical derivation is uncertain, but the word is transparently formed from these two elements.