身 元(みもと)

みもと

noun

identity; background; personal history

1. identity; background; personal history

A person's identity, including their name, address, occupation, and family background. Often used in the context of verification, investigation, or guaranteeing someone's character.

身元(みもと)を確認(かくにん)する。

To verify someone's identity.

被害者(ひがいしゃ)の身元(みもと)はまだ判明(はんめい)していない。

The victim's identity has not yet been determined.

入社(にゅうしゃ)の際(さい)に身元(みもと)保証人(ほしょうにん)が必要(ひつよう)だと言(い)われた。

I was told that a personal guarantor is required when joining the company.

Usage

身元(みもと) is frequently used in news reports about crimes or accidents, and in official contexts requiring identity verification.

Common collocations

身元(みもと)を確認(かくにん)する (to verify identity)
身元(みもと)不明(ふめい) (unidentified)
身元(みもと)保証人(ほしょうにん) (personal guarantor)
身元(みもと)引受人(ひきうけにん) (person who takes responsibility for someone)
身元(みもと)が判明(はんめい)する (for an identity to be determined)

Related Words

Related: 身分(みぶん) (social status, identity)

Compare: 素性(すじょう)が知(し)れる (one's true background or origin becomes known)

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