上うわっ面つら

noun

surface; appearances; superficiality

Often used in negative contexts to contrast outward appearance with inner reality. Implies shallowness or lack of depth.

See also: 上面

• 彼かれの親しん切せつは上うわっ面つらだけだ。

  His kindness is only superficial.

• 上うわっ面つらの知ち識しきで議ぎ論ろんしても意い味みがない。

  There's no point arguing with superficial knowledge.