1.
vulgar, crude, indecent
Lacking refinement or good taste; coarse in manner or speech.
下品 describes something vulgar or lacking in refinement. It can describe speech, behavior, appearance, or taste.
Forms:
- 下品な + noun: 下品な言葉 (vulgar words)
- 下品に + verb: 下品に振る舞う (to behave vulgarly)
Antonym: 上品 (elegant, refined)
Similar words:
- 卑しい - base, low, mean (stronger negative connotation)
- 粗野 - rough, uncouth
- 品がない - lacking class/refinement
Related Words
Antonym:
上品 (elegant)