na-adjective, noun
low rank; wickedness; vulgarity
Archaic literary term for low social standing, moral baseness, or coarseness. Not used in modern everyday Japanese.
古典文学では、卑陋な振る舞いがしばしば批判される。
In classical literature, vulgar behavior is often criticized.
The exact derivation is uncertain; the kanji 卑 (lowly, base) and 陋 (narrow, mean) combine to convey low status or vulgarity, consistent with classical Chinese usage.