多 重(たじゅう)

たじゅう

noun, prefix

multiple; manifold; multi-layered

1. multiple; manifold; multi-layered

Having many layers, levels, or components stacked or combined together. Used as a prefix or modifier to describe things with multiple overlapping elements.

多重(たじゅう)債務(さいむ)に苦(くる)しむ。

To struggle with multiple debts.

多重(たじゅう)録音(ろくおん)で音(おと)を重(かさ)ねる。

To layer sounds with multitrack recording.

この問題(もんだい)には多重(たじゅう)の要因(よういん)が絡(から)み合(あ)っている。

Multiple factors are intertwined in this problem.

Composed of 多(た) (many) and 重(じゅう) (layers, overlap). Primarily used as a modifier in compound words to indicate multiple overlapping instances of something.

Common collocations

多重(たじゅう)債務(さいむ) — multiple debts (a serious financial/social issue)
多重(たじゅう)人格(じんかく) — multiple personality
多重(たじゅう)録音(ろくおん) — multitrack recording
多重(たじゅう)構造(こうぞう) — multi-layered structure
多重(たじゅう)下請(したう)け — multi-layered subcontracting

Similar words

二重(にじゅう) — double, twofold; specifically two layers
三重(さんじゅう) — triple, threefold; specifically three layers
複数(ふくすう) — plural, multiple; counts distinct items rather than layers
複合(ふくごう) — composite, compound; emphasizes combination of different elements

Related Words

Compare: 二重(にじゅう) (double, twofold)

Compare: 複数(ふくすう) (plural, multiple)

Compare: 複合(ふくごう) (composite, compound)

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Added 2026.3.27 8:25 · Revised 2026.9.2 13:01

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