表ひょう層そう的てき

na-adjective

superficial; shallow

Describes something that only concerns the surface or outward appearance, lacking depth or thoroughness. Often used for understanding, relationships, or analysis.

• 彼かれの知ち識しきは表ひょう層そう的てきで、深ふかい議ぎ論ろんにはついていけない。

  His knowledge is superficial, so he can't keep up with deep discussions.

• 表ひょう層そう的てきな付つき合あいしかしていない。

  We only have a shallow relationship.