うわべ
Meanings
Noun
Usually written in kana
1. exterior; surface; outside
2. outward appearance; looks
Pitch accent
わべ
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Composed of
upper; upward; outer; surface; top
Used in vocabulary (2 in total)
to put on airs; to be pretentious; to window-dress; to pretend
to put on airs; to be pretentious; to window-dress; to pretend
Examples (2 in total)
He has only a superficial knowledge of Japanese.
You have to acquire real skills, not just superficial knowledge.