Describes physical thinness of objects, or figuratively shallow/cheap quality of ideas, arguments, or character. Often carries a negative, dismissive tone.
Standard kanji-kana spelling; the っぺら part is written in kana.
うすっぺらUsage18%
All-kana spelling, common in casual writing.
Etymology
Formed from 薄い (thin) with the emphatic suffix っぺら, which adds a sense of flimsiness or cheapness. The suffix likely derives from onomatopoeic elements like ぺらぺら.
