下等
Meanings
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na-adjective, noun which may take the genitive case particle 'no', noun
inferior; low-grade; vulgar; lower-class
Describes something of low quality, rank, or social standing. Can be used for objects, ideas, or people, often with a negative or dismissive tone. The sense covers both objective inferiority and social class connotations.
The goods in this shop are all low-grade items.
He used vulgar language and made those around him uncomfortable.
Usage patterns
- 下等な動物a lower (less evolved) animal
Even lower animals like amoebas have their own distinct ecology.
- 下等な人間a vulgar or inferior person
He hated being looked down on as an inferior person.
- 下等な趣味vulgar taste or interests
I wish you'd stop talking about such vulgar interests.