走馬看花
Reading: そうばかんか
Meaning: superficial observation (lit: viewing flowers while riding a horse)
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Example Sentence
This problem cannot be understood through superficial observation.
Usage Notes
Describes a superficial or cursory way of looking at things, without taking time to understand deeply.
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