adjectival noun or quasi-adjective, noun

  1. vulgar, lowbrow, coarse.

Variations

Pronunciation Kanji Kana Is Common
低俗 ていぞく

Contained Kanji Breakdown

lower, short, humble
テイ ひく.い (4th, N2)
human radical (no. 9)
name of an ancient tribe
テイ タイ シ
family name, surname, clan
シ うじ (4th, N1)
one, one radical (no.1)
イチ いっ ひと- (1st, N5)
vulgar, customs, manners
ゾク (Early Jr. High, N1)
human radical (no. 9)
valley
たに や コク (2nd, N2)
eight, eight radical (no. 12)
ハチ や はっ (1st, N5)
mouth
くち コウ ク (1st, N4)