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うわべだけ

superficial

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superficial Describes something that exists only on the surface or outwardly, without genuine depth or substance. Often used before の to modify a noun, as in うわべだけの知識 (superficial knowledge).
JA: うわべだけの親切では、彼の問題は解決しない。
EN: Superficial kindness won't solve his problem.

うわべだけの知識だけじゃなく、本物の実力を身につける必要があります。

You need to develop genuine ability, not just superficial knowledge.

外見の美しさはうわべだけのものだ。

Physical beauty is only skin-deep.

彼は彼女のうわべだけの好意にだまされた。

He was deceived by her superficial affection.

うわべだけの友達なんか要らない。

I don't need fair-weather friends.

彼は日本語のうわべだけの知識しかない。

He only has a superficial knowledge of Japanese.