“Outward appearance” in Japanese
Short answer
Outward appearance in Japanese is “表向き” (omotemuki). Full meaning: outward appearance, ostensible, public, official.
Other ways to say “Outward appearance” in Japanese
外見
sotomi outward appearance, looks
外貌
gaibou outward appearance
外観
gaikan outward appearance, exterior appearance, outward show, looks
外構え
sotogamae outward appearance (of a house), exterior; external structure (of a building; e.g. gate, fence, garage), exterior structure
見かけ
mikake outward appearance; apparent
皮相
hisou surface, outward appearance; superficial, shallow
上辺
uwabe exterior, surface, outside; outward appearance, looks; upper side (go, chess, othello board)
外面
sotozura outer surface, outside, exterior; outward appearance; manner (with others), demeanour, (outward) bearing
そとみ
sotomi outward appearance, looks
おもて向き
omotemuki outward appearance, ostensible, public, official
おもてむき
omotemuki outward appearance, ostensible, public, official
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