下層
Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 下層
1
lower layer; layer beneath
Examples
彼女の収入では下層中流階級の生活を続けるのがやっとだった。
Her income barely maintained her in the lower middle class.
2
lower strata (classes)
Kanji in this Word
下
3 strokes
Frequency: 97
JLPT N4
Grade 1
Meanings
below
down
descend
give
low
inferior
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
カ
ゲ
Kun
— Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
した
しも
もと
さ.げる
さ.がる
くだ.る
くだ.り
くだ.す
-くだ.す
くだ.さる
お.ろす
お.りる
Nanori
— Specialized readings used in names
さか
しと
層
14 strokes
Frequency: 801
JLPT N2
Grade 6
Meanings
stratum
social class
layer
story
floor
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
ソウ
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