Japanese

げびる
Meaning: to become vulgar; to look coarse or low
Part of Speech: Verb

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Verb inflections

Form Affirmative Negative
Present 下卑る 下卑ない
Polite 下卑ます 下卑ません
Past 下卑た 下卑なかった
Polite + Past 下卑ました 下卑ませんでした
Te-form 下卑て 下卑なくて
Potential 下卑られる 下卑られない
Passive 下卑られる 下卑られない
Causative 下卑させる 下卑させない
Imperative 下卑ろ 下卑るな

Example

彼は下卑た笑い声を聞いて、不快に感じた。
He felt uncomfortable after hearing the vulgar laugh.

Usage Notes

Describes speech, behavior, an expression, or an appearance that seems coarse and lacking in refinement.

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