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
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Added 2026.3.27 8:25
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