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: 真面
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.
'Kataho' was once a word for a woman's unattractive appearance.
excellent; ample; complete · proper; genuine · straightforward; honest
Archaic kanji spelling; the word itself is obsolete.
Kana spelling for search convenience; the word is not used in modern Japanese.
Alternate archaic kanji spelling.
The exact derivation is uncertain; the kanji 偏 suggests 'biased' or 'one-sided', which aligns with the meaning of imperfection.