“Superficial knowledge” in Japanese
Short answer
Superficial knowledge in Japanese is “小知” (shouchi). Full meaning: superficial knowledge, shallow wisdom.
Other ways to say “Superficial knowledge” in Japanese
半可通
hankatsuu superficial knowledge, smattering (of); person with superficial knowledge, person who pretends to be knowledgeable, smatterer, dilettante, sciolist
生噛じり
namakajiri superficial knowledge, smattering; dabbler, dilettante; dipping into
半知半解
hanchihankai superficial knowledge, half knowledge
一知半解
itchihankai superficial knowledge, half knowledge
小智
shouchi superficial knowledge, shallow wisdom
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