彼は貧しい境遇から身を起こした。
He rose from a poor background to achieve great success.
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He grew up in a poor family but succeeded through effort.
彼は貧しかった。されど、心は豊かだった。
He was poor. However, his heart was rich.
その慈悲深い王は、貧しい人々に食料を与えた。
The merciful king gave food to the poor.
貧しい人々に食料を恵むことは大切なことです
It is important to give food to the poor.
貧しい家庭に生まれ落ちた彼は、人一倍努力して成功を収めた。
Born into a poor family, he worked harder than anyone else and achieved success.
あの男は胴欲で、貧しい人々からさえも金を巻き上げている。
That man is heartless and wrings money even from poor people.
彼は貧しい人々に財産を贍給した。
He bestowed his wealth upon the poor.
彼は兼愛無私の精神を持って、生涯を貧しい人々の救済に捧げた。
With a spirit of universal love, he dedicated his life to the relief of the poor.
彼は貧しいながらも鑿壁偸光の精神で勉学に励んだ。
He studied hard despite his poverty, a true example of 'sakuhekitoukou'.
Usage Notes
Commonly refers to a lack of money or resources, but can also describe a lack of quality or depth (e.g., 'meager experience').
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