vulgarity; coarseness; crudeness
Refers to low, crude, or vulgar behavior, speech, or taste. Often used in compound adjectives like 下卑た (vulgar, coarse).
I'm fed up with his vulgar jokes.
The decor of that shop is tasteless and crude.
become vulgar; coarsen
A Sino-Japanese compound of 下 “low” and 卑 “base, vulgar,” describing low or coarse conduct or character.