各層(かくそう)

かくそう
noun
all levels; every stratum
1. all levels; every stratum
Every level, layer, or stratum of society, an organization, or a structure. Often used to describe the breadth of something that spans all segments.
社会(しゃかい)の各層(かくそう)から意見(いけん)を集(あつ)めた。
We gathered opinions from all levels of society.
各層(かくそう)の市民(しみん)が参加(さんか)した。
Citizens from all walks of life participated.
このイベントは年齢(ねんれい)・性別(せいべつ)を問(と)わず各層(かくそう)に支持(しじ)されている。
This event is supported by people of all demographics regardless of age or gender.

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.

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Added 2026.3.14 10:36 · Revised 2026.3.29 18:23
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