各層(かくそう)

各層(かくそう) is a compound of 各(かく) (each) and 層(そう) (layer, stratum). It means "every level" or "all strata," referring to different segments of society, an organization, or a structure.

Common collocations

• 社会(しゃかい)の各層(かくそう): all levels of society
• 各層(かくそう)にわたる: spanning all levels
• 各層(かくそう)から支持(しじ)される: supported by all segments
• 各層(かくそう)の意見(いけん): opinions from all levels

Similar words

• 各界(かくかい): all circles/fields (focuses on professional or social spheres)
• 階層(かいそう): social class, stratum (a single layer, not "all layers")
• 各方面(かくほうめん): all quarters, all directions (broader scope)

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Formal. Common in news articles, official reports, political speeches, and academic writing. Not used in casual conversation.