みもと
Mimoto
Other forms: 身許、身もと
身元 (Mimoto) is a Japanese noun meaning “(one's) identity, background, upbringing, birth (and parentage)”.
Meanings
- noun(one's) identity; background; upbringing; birth (and parentage)
- noun(one's) character
Examples
彼は身元を明かさなかった。
He didn't reveal his identity.
彼の身元は腕時計で確認できた。
They were able to identify him by his wrist watch.
彼の身元は我々には分からなかった。
His parentage was unknown to us.
Sentences from Tatoeba (CC BY 2.0 FR).