下しも様ざま

noun

lower classes; common people

Historical term for the lower social classes, especially in the Edo period. Often used in contrast with the upper classes or samurai. Not commonly used in modern everyday speech.

• 江え戸ど時じ代だい、下しも様ざまの生せい活かつは厳きびしいものだった。

  During the Edo period, life for the lower classes was harsh.