層: the kanji for layer; class
層 is a JLPT N2 kanji that means layer; class. Below are its readings, 4 common words and example sentences, all with audio.
Stroke order
層 is written in 14 strokes. The red stroke is the one to write next, and the dot shows where it starts.
Words by reading
層 has 1 reading in the official Jōyō Kanji Table. Below are 4 common words grouped by reading. Tap ▶ to hear each word (audio plays with a free account).
ソウ (sou)
On reading.
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 層そう · sō | layer; stratum |
| 高層こうそう · kōsō | high-rise |
| 年齢層ねんれいそう · nenreisō | age group |
| 一層いっそう · issō | even more |
Example sentences for work and daily life
- 駅前に高層ビルが建った。Ekimae ni kōsō biru ga tatta.A high-rise building went up in front of the station.
- この商品は幅広い年齢層に人気がある。Kono shōhin wa habahiroi nenreisō ni ninki ga aru.This product is popular with a wide range of age groups.
- これから一層努力します。Kore kara issō doryoku shimasu.I will work even harder from now on.
- 地面の下にはいくつもの層がある。Jimen no shita ni wa ikutsu mo no sō ga aru.There are many layers under the ground.
- 雪が降って寒さが一層厳しくなった。Yuki ga futte samusa ga issō kibishiku natta.It snowed, and the cold became even more severe.
Questions about 層
How many strokes does 層 have?
層 is written in 14 strokes. The stroke order is shown at the top of this page.
What are the readings of 層?
The on readings are sou (ソウ). 層 has no kun reading in the Jōyō Kanji Table.
What JLPT level is 層?
N2. The JLPT does not publish official kanji lists, so this level is a guide based on the official Test Content Specifications used through 2009.
About the JLPT level
The JLPT does not publish official lists of kanji for each level. The level on this page is a guide based on the official Test Content Specifications used for the test through 2009. The JLPT states that the current N2 is designed to match the former Level 2.
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Sources
- Jōyō Kanji Table (常用漢字表), Agency for Cultural Affairs, Government of Japan, 2010: readings and special readings of 層
- JLPT Frequently Asked Questions, The Japan Foundation and Japan Educational Exchanges and Services: how current levels match the former levels
- Stroke order diagrams are based on KanjiVG by Ulrich Apel, used under CC BY-SA 3.0. The diagrams on this page are shared under the same license.