despised thing; something made light of
Literary or formal noun meaning something that is looked down upon or treated with contempt. Often used in set phrases like 侮を買う (to invite contempt) or in compound words.
His arrogant attitude invited contempt from those around him.
侮 is also used as the stem of the verb 侮る (to despise).
insult; affront; slight; contempt
scorn; disdain; contempt
contempt; insult; offense
contempt for Japan; anti-Japanese sentiment
insult; abusive language
contempt; scorn
The kanji 侮 is composed of 亻(person) and 毎(every), suggesting a person who is treated lightly. The reading ぶ is the on'yomi. The exact historical derivation is uncertain.