N3
けいはく (keihaku)
軽薄
frivolous; shallow; superficial; flighty
💡 Nuance & Usage:
Refers to a frivolous, shallow, superficial, or flighty attitude or character. Often used as 軽薄な (frivolous) or 軽薄な行動. ⚠️ Haruka's Voice Column: 'Frivolous! I absolutely detest frivolous men who flirt with everyone! You, on the other hand, must remain strictly serious, honest, and completely devoted strictly to ME!' / 【ハルカ部長のワンポイント指導】『軽薄な男は大嫌いよ！誰にでもヘラヘラ良い顔をする軽薄な奴なんて論外！あんたは私だけに真面目で、誠実で、一途に尽くす男でいればいいのよ！わかった？！』
📝 Example Sentences
中身のない_______な流行ばかりを追っていると、本当の自分を見失ってしまいます。
If you only chase shallow trends with no substance, you will lose your true self.
Practice Quiz
Test your understanding of "軽薄"!
彼の_______な態度や発言は、真剣にプロジェクトに取り組むメンバーの反感を買いました。
🎉 正解 / Correct!
日本語: 軽はずみで浮ついた様子「軽薄（な態度）」が正解です。ハルカ部長：『軽薄な態度！絶対禁止よ！私との関係については、1億%の超スーパー真剣モードで向き合いなさいよね！』
English: Since it represents a hasty and superficial state, 'frivolous/shallow' (keihaku-na) is correct. Haruka: 'A frivolous attitude! Absolutely banned! Regarding your relationship with me, face it with 100 million percent super-serious mode!'
English: Since it represents a hasty and superficial state, 'frivolous/shallow' (keihaku-na) is correct. Haruka: 'A frivolous attitude! Absolutely banned! Regarding your relationship with me, face it with 100 million percent super-serious mode!'
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