身の丈に合う

みのたけにあう

Meanings

1. Expression, Godan verb to fit (e.g. of clothing); to be the right size (usu. as 身の丈に合（った／わない）) See also: 身の丈 (みのたけ).
2. to be appropriate (for one's position); to be within one's means; to be suited to (one's abilities) (usu. as 身の丈に合（った／わない）) See also: 身の丈 (みのたけ).

Kanji

• 身 body. Read as み.
• 丈 length. Read as たけ.
• 合 fit. Read as あう.

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