great fool; very stupid person
Literary term for someone of extreme foolishness; often used in classical or formal contexts. Antonym: 上智 (superior wisdom).
Antonyms: 上智
The expression '下愚の者' is found in classical texts.
Humble first-person pronoun used in literary or archaic contexts; extremely rare in modern speech.
It was written in an old letter: 'Though I am but a humble self...'
supreme wisdom
Compound of 下 (lower, inferior) and 愚 (foolish). The humble pronoun usage derives from self-deprecation.