noun
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
地球の表層は地殻と呼ばれる。
The Earth's surface layer is called the crust.
問題の表層だけを見てはいけない
Don't just look at the surface of the problem.