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On'yomi
ソウ
SOU

stratum · social class · layer · story · floor

Details

Strokes14
Frequency#801
Radicalcorpse(3)

Stroke Order

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Strokes14

Component Breakdown

=

corpse + 曾

Cultural Context

Etymology

Composed of corpse and once. Corpses layering.

Symbolism

Stratum, layer, floor. Represents layer.

Words & Expressions

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; there is a huge markup in medicines, making it a profitable field

深層心理

しんそうしんり

deep psyche; unconscious mind; depth psychology; deep psyche

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

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?

Yes. 層 (stratum, social class, layer, story, floor) has a clear positive meaning and no embarrassing alternate readings, making it a solid tattoo choice.

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