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).
Don't judge things only by their outward appearance.
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.
His way of thinking is superficial.
There's no point arguing with superficial knowledge.
superficial; shallow
shallow and unwise; superficial and thoughtless
From Chinese 皮相 (píxiàng), literally 'skin appearance', meaning outward appearance or superficiality. The Japanese reading ひそう is the on'yomi.