町ちょう人にん風ふ情ぜい

noun

mere tradesman; lowly merchant

Derogatory term used in historical or period contexts to belittle a merchant or townsman, emphasizing their low social status. Often used in samurai-era speech.

• 「町ちょう人にん風ふ情ぜいが何なにを言いうか」と侍さむらいは吐はき捨すてた。

  "What does a mere tradesman have to say?" the samurai spat out.