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synonym Comparative
いやしい
VS
下部構造

Differences Between "いやしい" and "下部構造"

Option A
いやしい
Meaning
greedy; vulgar; base; shabby
Reading
いやしい (iyashii)
Syllabus Level
N2
Practical Example
彼はいつもいやしい目で食べ物を見ている。
He always looks at food with greedy eyes.
Option B
下部構造
Meaning
Base / Substructure
Reading
かぶこうぞう (kabukouzou)
Syllabus Level
C2
Practical Example
私は下部構造に興味があります。
I am interested in Base / Substructure.

Which one to use?

Select the correct Japanese word for this context

Which word fits this context: "(greedy; vulgar; base; shabby)"?
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使い分け解説:
- いやしい: 人柄、態度、見た目などが品がなく、貪欲さや卑しさを感じさせる場合に使う。否定的な意味合いが強い。/ Used to describe someone's character, behavior, or appearance as lacking refinement, suggesting greed, meanness, or vulgarity. It has a strong negative connotation.
- 下部構造: Essential structural term in CEFR C2 vocabulary syllabus. (CEFR C2語彙シラバスにおける重要表現です。)
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