JLPT N1 Advanced
卑しい
Greedy, vulgar, or morally despicable.
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賤しい rarely used kanji
1 I-adjective
Greedy" / "Stingy
Refers to having a voracious or undignified desire, particularly for food or material wealth.
Example
A あの 人 、 無料 の サンプル を 全部 持って いっ た よ 。
B うわー 、 卑しい なあ 。
[A:] That person took all the free samples. [B:] Wow, how greedy.
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2 I-adjective
Despicable" / "Vile
Characterizes actions, speech, or personality as vulgar, coarse, or morally base.
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3 I-adjective
Lowly" / "Humble" (Archaic)
Indicates a low social standing, rank, or lineage within a hierarchical system.
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