Expressions (phrases, clauses, etc.)
1. with one's own body; by one's own action; by one's own experience; personally; firsthand
Expressions (phrases, clauses, etc.)
2. barely (e.g. escape); narrowly
Other forms
身を以て 【みをもって】、身を持って 【みをもって】
Notes
身を持って: Irregular kanji usage.