俗ぞく体たい

noun

layperson's appearance; secular appearance

Formal/literary term used in Buddhist contexts to describe someone dressed as a layperson rather than in priestly robes. Often contrasted with 僧体.

See also: 僧体

• 彼かれは僧そう体たいではなく俗ぞく体たいで現あらわれた。

  He appeared in layperson's attire, not in priestly robes.

noun

unrefined appearance; vulgar style

Formal/literary term for a crude or unpolished look, often implying lack of elegance or sophistication.

• その男おとこの俗ぞく体たいな服ふく装そうが目め立だった。

  The man's vulgar style of dress stood out.