俗
ぞく · zoku
Layman (esp. as opposed to a Buddhist monk), laity, man of the world, the world
- local manners, modern customs
- common, popular
- vulgar, low
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What does 俗 mean?
Layman (esp. as opposed to a Buddhist monk), laity, man of the world, the world. It can also mean: local manners, modern customs; common, popular; vulgar, low.
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ぞく (zoku). Pitch accent: heiban — flat. Press Listen above to hear it.
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