Vocabulary
身元
みもと
(one's) identity; background; upbringing; birth (and parentage)
noun
freq #8
Example sentences
彼(かれ)は身元(みもと)を明(さや)かさなかった。
He didn't reveal his identity.
彼(かれ)の身元(みもと)は腕時計(うでどけい)で確認(かくにん)できた。
They were able to identify him by his wrist watch.
行方不明(ゆくえふめい)だった少年(しょうねん)は服(ふく)で身元(みもと)が確認(かくにん)された。
The identity of the boy who had been missing was verified by the clothes he was wearing.
その犯人(はんにん)は、自分(じぶん)の身元(みもと)を隠(かく)さなければならなかった。
The criminal had to conceal his identity.