薄っぺらい | Japanese meaning

薄っぺらい【うすっぺらい】

Frequency rank: 22,663. – 22,785.

adjective (keiyoushi)

very thin; flimsy; cheap; shallowsee also 薄っぺら【うすっぺら】

Forms

薄っぺらい【うすっぺらい】Frequency rank: 22,663. – 22,785.
うすっぺらい

Generated definitions (experimental)

very thin

This meaning refers to something that has a minimal thickness or is not substantial, often describing physical objects like materials or clothing.

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This paper is very thin, so it will tear easily.

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Flimsy clothing is not useful on cold days.

flimsy

Used to describe items that lack durability or strength, often suggesting they are not made well or are insubstantial.

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That table is flimsy, so it's not suitable for placing heavy items.

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The flimsy plastic cup breaks easily.

cheap

This meaning conveys a sense of low quality or value, often referring to items that are not well-made or durable.

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He bought that item at a cheap price.

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Things made from cheap materials do not last long.

shallow

This usage can describe things lacking depth, whether physically (like water) or metaphorically (like thoughts or conversations).

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That discussion had a shallow content.

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The pool is shallow, so it's safe for children to play in.

Generated collocations (experimental)

shallow ideaflimsy writingsuperficial personshallow impressionthin materialflimsy argumentshallow friendssuperficial expressionshallow emotionsthin document