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層
層 (readings: そう; Japanese kanji) means “layer / stratum”. It is a Grade 6 Kyōiku kanji, taught in year 6 of Japanese elementary school, and appears in words such as 階層 (hierarchy).
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雲が層になる。
くもがそうになる。The clouds form layers.
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Full details, readings & example
| Kanji | 層 |
|---|---|
| Meaning | layer / stratum |
| Readings | そう |
| Grade | Grade 6 (Hardest) |
| Curriculum | Kyōiku kanji · Japanese elementary school |
| Example | 階層 (hierarchy) |
How to read 層
層 is read そう depending on the word.
Words with 層
- 階層tầng lớp
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Updated: 2026-08-09