expression, i-adjective
Describes something lacking refinement, elegance, or good taste; often used for behavior, speech, or appearance. The opposite is 品の良い (ひんのいい).
See also: 品の良い (ひんのいい)
彼の冗談は品のないものが多い。
Many of his jokes are vulgar.
あの店の看板は色が派手で品が
That shop's sign is gaudy and tacky.
The opposite expression, meaning refined, elegant, or tasteful.
Phrase composed of 品 (ひん, 'elegance', 'refinement') + の (possessive particle) + ない ('not exist'). Literally 'without refinement'.