Meaning of 身なり in Japanese
Japanese word definition and usage
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身なりJLPT 1
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Kana Readingみなり
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Romajiminari
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Word Senses
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- Parts of speech
- noun (common) (futsuumeishi)
- Meaning
- personal appearance
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Example Sentences
身なり, みなり used in context
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貧相な身なりをしているからといって、人を軽べつしてはいけない。
You must not despise a man because he is poorly dressed.
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Don't despise a man because he is poorly dressed.
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She is very negligent in her dress.
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He is well dressed, but he is anything but a gentleman.
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彼の身なりは紳士のそれだが、その言葉づかいと振る舞いはいないか者のそれである。
His dress is that of a gentleman but his speech and behavior are those of a clown.
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His dress is that of gentleman, but his speech and behavior are those of a clown.
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