語感 Dictionary

付け焼刃

つけやきば

affectation; pretension; thin veneer; hasty preparation

Also written 付け焼き刃、付焼刃、付焼き刃

Meanings

  1. Noun, No-adjective

    affectation; pretension; thin veneer; hasty preparation; stopgap (measure); superficial (polish, knowledge)

  2. Noun

    blunt sword with a tempered steel edge

Example sentences

  • 付つけ焼刃やきばじゃダメだ。

    Mere pretense won't do.