VocabJLPT N2
outward appearance
Nounの-Adjective

Definitions

  1. 1. outward appearance
  2. 2. apparent
This noun refers to outward appearance or how something looks on the surface. It often implies a contrast between how something seems and how it actually is, similar to saying "looks" or "appearances" in English.

Example sentences

Sentence 1

Where does outward appearance end and true nature begin?

Sentence 2

That cat looks so refined, but has absolutely no shame!

Sentence 3

Whoa, it looks so sweet but it's incredibly bitter!

Sentence 4

"I don't care how weird it looks," he said.

Sentence 5

Who on earth judges people purely by how they look?