化け粧しょう張ばり

noun

veneer; decorative facing

Refers to a thin decorative layer applied to a surface, especially in woodworking and interior finishing. Can also be used figuratively for a superficial appearance.

• このテーブルは化け粧しょう張ばりで、表ひょう面めんだけが高こう級きゅうな木もく材ざいになっている。

  This table is veneered, with only the surface made of high-quality wood.

• 彼かれの親しん切せつは化け粧しょう張ばりに過すぎない。

  His kindness is nothing more than a veneer.