Japanese

ぶべつてき
Meaning: contemptuous; derogatory
Part of Speech: Noun, Adjectival noun

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Example sentences

彼の侮蔑的な発言に、会議室の空気が冷えた。
His contemptuous remark chilled the atmosphere in the meeting room.
古典文学の授業で、先生は「敗柳残花」という語が女性を侮蔑的に表す場合があると説明した。
In a classical literature class, the teacher explained that the expression can be used derogatorily about women.

Usage Notes

Used for words, attitudes, or behavior that look down on someone; it is negative and fairly formal.

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