VocabJLPT N3
surface
Nounの-Adjective

Definitions

  1. 1. surface
  2. 2. face
  3. 3. outside
  4. 4. appearances
A noun referring to the outer surface or exterior of an object. It can also be used figuratively to describe the outward appearance of something, as opposed to its inner nature or reality.

Example sentences

Sentence 1

Wait, the top of the cake is cracked!

Sentence 2

Hey, what's that floating on the surface of the soup?

Sentence 3

My friend said, "She seems fine on the outside, but she's pushing herself."

Sentence 4

This paper's surface is so smooth it's hard to write on.

Sentence 5

The surface of the desk is getting more and more scratched up.