層
stratum · social class · layer · story · floor
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Stroke Order
Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of corpse and once. Corpses layering.
Symbolism
Stratum, layer, floor. Represents layer.
Component Breakdown
corpse + 曾
Words & Expressions
Words written with 層
Four-Character Compounds
薬九層倍
くすりくそうばい
there is a huge markup in medicines, making it a profitable field; medicines sell for ten times the cost of their ingredients
深層心理
しんそうしんり
deep psyche; unconscious mind; depth psychology
Proverbs & Idioms
客層を広げる
きゃくそうをひろげる
To expand the customer base
To attract a wider range of customers
Anime & Manga
阿彌殻断層の怪
The Enigma of Amigara Fault
A well-known work with 層 in its Japanese title.
Other kanji with the same meaning
“story”
“floor”
Frequently Asked Questions
What does 層 mean in Japanese?
層 means stratum, social class, layer, story, floor.
How do you read 層?
On'yomi: ソウ (SOU).
How many strokes does 層 have?
層 has 14 strokes. Its radical is 尸 (corpse).
Is 層 a good kanji for a tattoo?
層 is one of the kanji most often chosen for tattoos. It means stratum, social class, layer, story, floor. Read the full meaning and cultural background on this page first — some popular choices are deliberately dark.