貧ひん相そう

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Common wordFreq.FrequencyTop 50,000

Meanings

1

na-adjective, noun

poor-looking; shabby; impoverished appearance

Describes a person, place, or thing that looks poor, shabby, or lacking in quality. Often used for appearance, clothing, or living conditions.

見み

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This room looks poor with so little furniture.

2

na-adjective, noun

Used for a person's thin or scrawny build, or for something insubstantial like a meager meal. Emphasizes a lack of fullness or substance.

貧ひん相そうUsage100%
Standard kanji spelling; the most common written form.
貧素ひんそう
irregular kanji usage
Irregular kanji usage; rarely used and not recommended for learners.

みすぼらしい
みすぼらしい is an i-adjective meaning 'shabby' or 'seedy', often with a stronger negative connotation than 貧相, which is more neutral and descriptive.
貧ひん弱じゃく
貧弱 means 'poor' or 'weak' in quality or quantity, and can refer to arguments, equipment, or physique, while 貧相 focuses more on outward appearance of poverty or thinness.

Compound of 貧 (poor, meager) and 相 (appearance, aspect). The meaning is transparent from the kanji: 'poor appearance'.