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
He appeared in layperson's attire, not in priestly robes.
unrefined appearance; vulgar style
Formal/literary term for a crude or unpolished look, often implying lack of elegance or sophistication.
The man's vulgar style of dress stood out.
Buddhist monk/priest/nun without shaven head and not in religious garb
Compound of 俗 (vulgar, lay) and 体 (appearance, form). The exact historical derivation is uncertain, but the word is used in formal and literary contexts.