noun, noun which may take the genitive case particle 'no'
Historically used for blindness or a blind person, but now considered a derogatory slur. Modern Japanese prefers 視覚障害 (visual impairment) or 目の不自由な人 (person with visual difficulties).
In the past, the word 盲 was used, but now it is considered a discriminatory term.
noun
illiteracy; illiterate person
Derogatory term for an illiterate person; literally 'letter-blind'. Modern Japanese uses 文盲 (もんもう) or 非識字者, though 文盲 can also carry a negative tone.
「盲」を「文字が読めない人」の意味で使うのは差別的だとされる。
Using 盲 to mean 'a person who cannot read' is considered discriminatory.
noun
ignorance; ignorant person
Derogatory term for an ignorant person; implies a lack of knowledge or understanding. Modern Japanese prefers 無知 (むち) or 無学 (むがく).
彼を「盲」呼ばわりするのは無知に対する差別的な表現だ。
Calling him 盲 is a discriminatory expression for ignorance.