1.
inferior; poor quality; shoddy
Describes products, materials, or goods that are of low quality, poorly made, or substandard. A fairly strong negative assessment, stronger than simply 'cheap.'
Usage
Most commonly modifies nouns like 製品 (product), 品 (goods), 素材 (material). The compound 粗悪品 (inferior goods) is very common. Often appears in consumer warnings, product reviews, and news about counterfeit goods.
Common collocations
- 粗悪品 (inferior goods; shoddy product)
- 粗悪な素材 (poor-quality materials)
- 粗悪な模造品 (shoddy counterfeit)