This site will be taken down March 31st, 2026.

This was not an easy decision to make. For the last couple years, I have been struggling to find motivation for this site and to keep up with basic maintenance and security updates. With the rise of AI and more sophisticated tools, the usefulness of sites like this is questionable and traffic has nose-dived. I just don't have it in me to keep doing this. Thank you all for 10 years of support!

Zach

身分相応に暮らせ。

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身分 相応 暮らせ

English Translation

Cut your coat according to your cloth.

Furigana

身分(みぶん)相応(そうおう)()らせ。

Romanji

Mibun sōō ni kurase.

Words

身分 (みぶん)
social position; social status
相応 (そうおう)
suitability; fitness
()
at (place, time); in; on; during; to (direction, state); toward; into; for (purpose); because of (reason); for; with; by; from; as (i.e. in the role of); per; in; for; a (e.g. "once a month"); and; in addition to; if; although
暮らす (くらす)
to live; to get along; to spend (time)

Kanji

Readings: シン、 み
Meanings: somebody, person, one's station in life
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
Readings: ボ、 く.れる、 く.らす
Meanings: evening, twilight, season's end, livelihood, make a living, spend time