Definition of 上辺 (うわべ)

うわ

上辺

うわべ

uwabe

noun
1.
exterior, surface, outside(usually kana)
2.
outward appearance, looks(usually kana)
Other readings:
うわべ《上べ》
Related Kanji
above, up
environs, boundary, border, vicinity
Example sentences(showing 5 results)

She is apt to look only at the surface of things

He was deceived by her apparent friendliness

You have to acquire real skills, not just superficial knowledge

His sympathy was mere show

He has only a superficial knowledge of Japanese