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na adjective, noun

English Meaning(s) for 薄っぺら

na adjective, noun
  1. very thin; flimsy; cheap; shallow

Definition and Synonyms for 薄っぺら

Vaporous so thin as to transmit light
Synonyms: すけすけ, 薄っぺら, 薄っぺらい, 薄手
Thin of relatively small extent from one surface to the opposite or in cross section
Synonyms: ペラペラ, 細い, 細い, 薄い, 薄っぺら, 薄っぺらい
Lean lacking excess flesh
Synonyms: ペラペラ, 痩せぎす, か細い, 細い, 細い, 薄い, 薄っぺら, 薄っぺらい
Superficial concerned with or comprehending only what is apparent or obvious
Synonyms: 外面的, 皮相, 薄っぺら, 薄っぺらい, 通り一遍
Shallow lacking depth of intellect or knowledge
Synonyms: 浅い, 浅薄, 薄っぺら, 薄っぺらい
Frivolous not serious in content or attitude or behavior
Synonyms: 上っ調子, 不真面目, 安手, 浮く, 浮いた, 浮薄, 薄っぺら, 薄っぺらい, 軽々しい, 軽佻, 軽佻浮薄, 軽薄
Tenuous lacking substance or significance
Synonyms: やわ, ちゃち, 希薄, 空疎, 薄い, 薄っぺら, 薄っぺらい, 薄弱
Superficial not deep or penetrating emotionally or intellectually
Synonyms: 外面的, 皮相, 薄っぺら, 薄っぺらい, 通り一遍
Shallow concerned only with what is obvious
Synonyms: 浅い, 浅薄, 薄っぺら, 薄っぺらい

Meanings for each kanji in 薄っぺら

» dilute; thin; weak (tea)

Stroke Order Diagrams for 薄っぺら

Sample Sentences for 薄っぺら

I don't like his shallow personality.

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