層
Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 層
1
Common noun; Noun, used as a suffix
layer; stratum; seam; bed
Examples
洪水のあとに粘土の層が残った。
The flood deposited a layer of mud.
2
Common noun; Noun, used as a suffix
class; stratum; bracket; group
Examples
多くの会社が市場の金持ち層を獲得しようと競争している。
Many firms are competing for the wealthier segment of the market.
3
Common noun; Noun, used as a suffix; Mathematics
sheaf
4
Counter
counter for stories (of a building)
Kanji in this Word
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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