江戸時代には、武士と平民の間に厳しい身分制度があった。
In the Edo period, there was a strict caste system between samurai and commoners.
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There was a strict social class system in the Edo period.
彼は身分不相応な奢侈に耽り、財産をすべて使い果たした。
He indulged in luxury beyond his means and used up all his fortune.
「献立」や「身分」のように、音読みと訓読みを組み合わせた読み方を「重箱読み」と言います。
Reading styles that combine On-reading and Kun-reading, such as 'kondate' or 'mibun', are called 'jubakoyomi'.
彼は槐門棘路の身分にありながら、常に庶民の生活に心を寄せていた。
Despite holding a high government position, he always kept the lives of the common people in his heart.
身軽言微の身分では、いくら正論を吐いても聞き入れられない。
In a position of low status and light words, no matter how much one speaks the truth, it is not listened to.
武士は不耕不織の身分だった
The samurai belonged to the non-producing class.
Usage Notes
Refers to one's social standing, rank, or legal status within a society.
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