JLPT N1 Advanced
軽薄
Shallow, frivolous, or insincere
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軽薄な na-adjective form
軽薄さ noun, "frivolousness"
Na-adjective, Noun
"Frivolous" / "Superficial"
Refers to a personality or attitude that lacks sincerity, depth, or serious intent, often manifesting as flippancy or superficiality.
Example
A 山田 さん 、 いつも 冗談 ばかり 言っ てる ね 。
B うん 、 彼 の 軽薄さ に は 時々 うんざり する よ 。
[A:] Yamada-san is always just joking around. [B:] Yeah, his superficiality gets tiring sometimes.
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