層 | Japanese meaning

層【そう】

Frequency rank: 1,027. (for form そう: 16.)

noun (common) (futsuumeishi); noun, used as a suffix

layer; stratum; seam; bed
class; stratum; bracket; group
sheafmathematics

counter

counter for stories (of a building)

Forms

層【そう】Frequency rank: 1,027.
そうFrequency rank: 16.

Generated definitions (experimental)

layer; stratum; seam; bed

This meaning refers to a physical layer or level of material, often used in contexts such as geology, textiles, or construction.

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The strata have different compositions underground.

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This cake has three layers.

class; stratum; bracket; group

This meaning is used to describe a classification or category within a larger system or hierarchy, often in social or academic contexts.

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He is in the upper class of this grade level.

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There are different strata within society.

sheaf

This meaning typically refers to a bundle of items, especially in agriculture or printing, where items are grouped together.

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He brought home a sheaf of wheat.

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They are organizing a sheaf of documents.

counter for stories (of a building)

This usage denotes the measurement of the number of stories or levels in a building, often used in real estate or architecture.

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This building has five stories.

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His house is two stories tall.

Generated collocations (experimental)

to form layersstratified analysismulti-layered structurehierarchical societygeological surveyinformation layerto stack layershomogeneous layersurface layer

Wiktionary definitions (experimental)

きごう（そうソウきごう）かさなり重なり．.
きごう（そうソウきごう）ねんれい年齢・ちい地位・いしき意識・のうりょく能力などでくぶん区分したしゅうだん集団．.

きごう（そうソウきごう）たてもの建物などのかさなり重なりをかぞえる数えるじょすうし助数詞．.

Wiktionary

Example sentences

8 results

1. 。

We call these slabs of the solid-rock layer 'plates'.

Tatoeba

2. 。

One fifth of the earth's surface is covered by permafrost.

Tatoeba

3. 。

Many firms are competing for the wealthier segment of the market.

Tatoeba

4. 。

The rising generation always have some funny ideas.

Tatoeba

5. 。

The flood deposited a layer of mud.

Tatoeba

6. 、。

The Japanese distribution system, characterized by layers of wholesale, is complex and costly.

Tatoeba

It grew strength from the young people who rejected the myth of their generation's apathy … who left their homes and their families for jobs that offered little pay and less sleep.

Tatoeba

Unbelievable cultural decline, stupendous ignorance, idealistic rubbish, and obscurantism find their strongest support among American reactionaries.

Tatoeba

層【そう】

Frequency rank: 1,027. (for form そう: 16.)

noun (common) (futsuumeishi); noun, used as a suffix

layer; stratum; seam; bed
class; stratum; bracket; group
sheafmathematics

counter

counter for stories (of a building)

Forms

層【そう】Frequency rank: 1,027.
そうFrequency rank: 16.

Generated definitions (experimental)

layer; stratum; seam; bed

This meaning refers to a physical layer or level of material, often used in contexts such as geology, textiles, or construction.

。

The strata have different compositions underground.

。

This cake has three layers.

class; stratum; bracket; group

This meaning is used to describe a classification or category within a larger system or hierarchy, often in social or academic contexts.

。

He is in the upper class of this grade level.

。

There are different strata within society.

sheaf

This meaning typically refers to a bundle of items, especially in agriculture or printing, where items are grouped together.

。

He brought home a sheaf of wheat.

。

They are organizing a sheaf of documents.

counter for stories (of a building)

This usage denotes the measurement of the number of stories or levels in a building, often used in real estate or architecture.

。

This building has five stories.

。

His house is two stories tall.

Generated collocations (experimental)

to form layersstratified analysismulti-layered structurehierarchical societygeological surveyinformation layerto stack layershomogeneous layersurface layer

Wiktionary definitions (experimental)

きごう（そうソウきごう）かさなり重なり．.
きごう（そうソウきごう）ねんれい年齢・ちい地位・いしき意識・のうりょく能力などでくぶん区分したしゅうだん集団．.

きごう（そうソウきごう）たてもの建物などのかさなり重なりをかぞえる数えるじょすうし助数詞．.

Wiktionary

Example sentences

8 results

1. 。

We call these slabs of the solid-rock layer 'plates'.

Tatoeba

2. 。

One fifth of the earth's surface is covered by permafrost.

Tatoeba

3. 。

Many firms are competing for the wealthier segment of the market.

Tatoeba

4. 。

The rising generation always have some funny ideas.

Tatoeba

5. 。

The flood deposited a layer of mud.

Tatoeba

6. 、。

The Japanese distribution system, characterized by layers of wholesale, is complex and costly.

Tatoeba

It grew strength from the young people who rejected the myth of their generation's apathy … who left their homes and their families for jobs that offered little pay and less sleep.

Tatoeba

Unbelievable cultural decline, stupendous ignorance, idealistic rubbish, and obscurantism find their strongest support among American reactionaries.

Tatoeba

層

N26

意stratum; social class; layer; story; floor

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