粗野 (そや) Japanese meaning | KotomoraCommon wordFreq.FrequencyTop 50,000 Meanings
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na-adjective, noun
rude; vulgar; rough; rustic
Describes a person, behavior, or manner that is crude, unrefined, or lacking in sophistication. Often carries a negative judgment.
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The politician's vulgar remarks became an issue.
Similar words
- 下品
下品 focuses more on vulgarity or indecency, while 粗野 emphasizes roughness and lack of refinement.
- 無礼
無礼 means impolite or disrespectful, often in a social context; 粗野 is broader, covering crude or uncultured behavior.
Etymology
Compound of 粗 (rough, coarse) and 野 (field, wild), suggesting a rustic or uncultivated nature. The exact historical derivation is uncertain.
