nari-adjective (archaic / formal)
imperfect; incomplete; unsatisfactory
Archaic adjective describing something as flawed, lacking, or not up to standard. Antonym: 真秀 (まほ).
Antonyms: 真秀
古語では「かたほ」は不完全なさまを表した。
In classical Japanese, 'kataho' expressed an imperfect state.
nari-adjective (archaic / formal)
ugly (esp. of women); unattractive
Archaic, often used specifically for a woman's appearance being unattractive or plain.
「かたほ」は昔、女性の容貌が劣ることを指す言葉だった。
'Kataho' was once a word for a woman's unattractive appearance.
Antonym of sense 1; means perfect, complete, or satisfactory in archaic usage.
The exact derivation is uncertain; the kanji 偏 suggests 'biased' or 'one-sided', which aligns with the meaning of imperfection.