多 層(たそう)

たそう

noun, no-adjective

multi-layered; multilevel

1. multi-layered; multilevel; having many layers or strata

Having or consisting of multiple layers, levels, or strata. Used for physical structures, coatings, and abstract concepts like social hierarchy.

多層(たそう)構造(こうぞう)の建物(たてもの)。

A multi-story building.

多層(たそう)フィルムで食品(しょくひん)を保護(ほご)する。

To protect food with multi-layer film.

この問題(もんだい)は多層(たそう)的(てき)なアプローチで分析(ぶんせき)する必要(ひつよう)がある。

This issue needs to be analyzed with a multilayered approach.

Composed of 多(た) (many, multi-) and 層(そう) (layer, stratum). Functions primarily as a prefix or modifier (with の or 的(てき)) rather than as a standalone noun.

Common collocations

多層(たそう)構造(こうぞう): multilayer structure
多層(たそう)的(てき): multilayered (adjectival)
多層(たそう)フィルム: multilayer film
多層(たそう)防御(ぼうぎょ): multilayer defense
多層(たそう)基板(きばん): multilayer circuit board

Similar words

重層(じゅうそう): stratified / multi-layered — emphasizes overlapping layers, often used in academic contexts
複層(ふくそう): multi-layered — often used for glass (複層(ふくそう)ガラス = double-glazed glass)
単層(たんそう): single-layer — the opposite concept

general

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