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層

層 — stratum, social class, layer

Learn the correct stroke order for 層 (stratum), a 14-stroke kanji.

JLPT N2Grade 614 strokes

Stroke Order

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On'yomi (音読み)ソウsou
Kun'yomi (訓読み)—
Strokes14
Radical尸
Frequency#801
Meaningsstratum, social class, layer, story, floor

Step-by-Step Diagram

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Try Writing It

Practice writing each stroke in the correct order and direction. Start from the green dot.

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Common Words

一層いっそうeven more; still more; all the moreadverb
階層かいそうclass; level; stratumnoun
高層こうそうhigh-rise (building); multistory; multistoriednoun
上層じょうそうupper stratum (classes, stories, storeys); upper layer; layer abovenoun
深層しんそうdepths; deep levelnoun
大層たいそうvery; extremely; exceedinglyadverb

Usage & Examples

Usage Notes

The kanji 層 (stratum) is taught in grade 6 of Japanese elementary school and appears at JLPT N2 level. It has 14 strokes with radical 尸.

In newspaper frequency rankings, 層 is #801, making it a frequently used kanji.

Example Words in Context

一層いっそう — even more; still more; all the more
階層かいそう — class; level; stratum
高層こうそう — high-rise (building); multistory; multistoried

Practice Sheet

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Related Kanji

Same radical (尸)

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Same reading

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many strokes does 層 have?

The kanji 層 (stratum) has 14 strokes. Watch the animation above to see the correct order.

What is the correct stroke order for 層?

層 follows the standard Japanese stroke order as taught in schools. Use the step-by-step diagram or the "Try Writing" tool above to practice each stroke in sequence.

What does 層 mean?

層 means: stratum, social class, layer, story, floor. On'yomi readings: ソウ.

What JLPT level is 層?

層 is a JLPT N2 kanji. This is an advanced kanji.