Japanese Word · Intermediate
身に余る
to be more than one deserves
Pronunciation: say 身に余る
Meaning
to be more than one deserves
Example
身に余る光栄
a great honour
Practice tips
- Practice 身に余る out loud — read the pronunciation guide above and repeat.
- Use it in your own sentence today; reuse beats rereading.
- Pay attention to context: this Japanese word is for intermediate-level learners.