Meaning

Primary

Contempt

Alternatives

Scorn, Disdain

Word Type

noun, verbal noun

Explanation

Despise someone and your scorn for them will turn into full-on contempt.

侮蔑 is a formal word, mainly used in writing, that describes words, tone, or behavior which is contemptuous and demeaning. For example, derogatory expressions can be called 侮蔑的な表現, and speech that openly belittles someone may be described as 侮蔑を込めた言い方.

Reading

ぶべつ
  • Kyoko
    (Tokyo accent, female)
  • Kenichi
    (Tokyo accent, male)

Explanation

This is a jukugo word that uses the on'yomi readings of the kanji. You should be able to read this on your own.

Context

Context Sentences

叔母の言葉は、いつも軽い侮蔑を帯びている。

My aunts speech always has light traces of contempt.

Kanji Composition