上うわ

noun, prefix

upper; top; outer; surface

Primarily a prefix or noun indicating something above, on top, or on the outer surface. Often used in compounds like うわ着 (overcoat) or うわべ (surface appearance).

• うわ着ぎを着きて外そとに出でた。

  I put on an overcoat and went outside.

• うわべだけの優やさしさでは信しん用ようできない。

  I can't trust kindness that is only on the surface.