表ひょう層そう性せい

na-adjective

superficial; surface-level

Describes something that is only on the surface, lacking depth or thoroughness. Often used in formal or analytical contexts.

• 彼かれの分ぶん析せきは表ひょう層そう性せいで、問もん題だいの本ほん質しつに触ふれていない。

  His analysis is superficial and doesn't touch the essence of the problem.

• 表ひょう層そう性せいな理り解かいでは、このテーマを深ふかく議ぎ論ろんできない。

  With a superficial understanding, you can't discuss this topic in depth.