表ひょう層そう

noun

surface; outer layer

Refers to the outermost layer or superficial aspect of something, often contrasted with deeper layers (e.g., 深層). Used in both physical and abstract contexts.

Antonyms: 深層

• 地ち球きゅうの表ひょう層そうは地ち殻かくと呼よばれる。

  The Earth's surface layer is called the crust.

• 問もん題だいの表ひょう層そうだけを見みてはいけない。

  Don't just look at the surface of the problem.