層そうが薄うすい

expression, i-adjective

having a thin layer

Literal description of a physically thin layer, such as paint, coating, or stratum.

• この塗と装そうは層そうが薄うすいので、すぐに剥はがれてしまう。

  This coating has a thin layer, so it peels off quickly.

expression, i-adjective

shallow pool; lacking depth

Figurative use, often for talent, candidates, or resources. Implies insufficient quantity or variety. Antonym: 層が厚い.

Antonyms: 層が厚い

• 今年ことしの新しん人じんは層そうが薄うすいと言いわれている。

  They say this year's rookies are a shallow pool.

• この業ぎょう界かいは技ぎ術じゅつ者しゃの層そうが薄うすい。

  This industry lacks depth in engineers.