俗
vulgar · customs · manners · worldliness · mundane things
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Stroke Order
Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of person and valley. Person of valley.
Symbolism
Custom, slang, secular. Represents common.
Component Breakdown
person + 谷
Words & Expressions
Words written with 俗
Four-Character Compounds
醇風美俗
じゅんぷうびぞく
good morals and manners; genial manners and laudable customs; pristine way of life
公序良俗
こうじょりょうぞく
public order and morals; social standards; public policy
良風美俗
りょうふうびぞく
good customs
俗臭芬々
ぞくしゅうふんぷん
vulgar; coarse; lacking in class
風俗壊乱
ふうぞくかいらん
corruption of public morals; an offense against public morality
雅俗折衷
がぞくせっちゅう
blending of the classical and colloquial styles
俗談平話
ぞくだんへいわ
conversation on worldly affairs; chat about everyday life (business)
風俗習慣
ふうぞくしゅうかん
manners and customs; customs and habits
雅俗混交
がぞくこんこう
mixture of both culture and vulgarism; mixture of both literary and colloquial (language)
Anime & Manga
さびしすぎてレズ風俗に行きましたレポ
My Lesbian Experience With Loneliness
A well-known work with 俗 in its Japanese title.
Other kanji with the same meaning
“vulgar”
Frequently Asked Questions
What does 俗 mean in Japanese?
俗 means vulgar, customs, manners, worldliness, mundane things.
How do you read 俗?
On'yomi: ゾク (ZOKU).
How many strokes does 俗 have?
俗 has 9 strokes. Its radical is 人 (person).
Is 俗 a good kanji for a tattoo?
俗 is one of the kanji most often chosen for tattoos. It means vulgar, customs, manners, worldliness, mundane things. Read the full meaning and cultural background on this page first — some popular choices are deliberately dark.