Refers to the literal or figurative surface of something, often contrasted with inner substance. Used in expressions like 皮相的な見方 (superficial view).
na-adjective, noun which may take the genitive case particle 'no', noun
Describes understanding, analysis, or a person that lacks depth. Often used as 皮相な or 皮相の.
Don't judge things only by their outward appearance.
His way of thinking is superficial.
There's no point arguing with superficial knowledge.
From Chinese 皮相 (píxiàng), literally 'skin appearance', meaning outward appearance or superficiality. The Japanese reading ひそう is the on'yomi.