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分相応

Reading

Kana: ぶんそうおう
Romaji: bunsouou
Kana
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Definition

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within one's means

Kanji

Readings: ブン、 フン、 ブ、 わ.ける、 わ.け、 わ.かれる、 わ.かる、 わ.かつ
Meanings: part, minute of time, segment, share, degree, one's lot, duty, understand, know, rate, 1%, chances, shaku/100
Readings: ソウ、 ショウ、 あい-
Meanings: inter-, mutual, together, each other, minister of state, councillor, aspect, phase, physiognomy
Readings: オウ、 ヨウ、 -ノウ、 あた.る、 まさに、 こた.える
Meanings: apply, answer, yes, OK, reply, accept

Example Sentences

分相応(ぶんそうおう)()らせ。
➥Cut your coat according to your cloth.
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分相応(ぶんそうおう)()らしをするようにすべきだ。
➥You should try to live within your income.
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保守的(ほしゅてき)(ひと)はすぐ分相応(ぶんそうおう)()()えという。
➥Conservative people always tell us to act within our station.
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(かれ)身分(みぶん)相応(そうおう)生活(せいかつ)をしている。
➥He lives within his means.
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分相応(ぶんそうおう)()らしをするように(つと)めなさい。
➥Try to live within your income.
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