1.
overlap; pile-up; layers stacking
the state of things overlapping, piling up, or being layered on top of each other
色の重なりが美しい。
The overlap of colors is beautiful.
布の重なりで厚みが出た。
The layers of fabric created thickness.
屋根の瓦の重なりが独特な模様を作っている。
The overlapping of the roof tiles creates a unique pattern.
2.
coincidence; concurrence; series of events
multiple events or circumstances happening at the same time or in succession
不幸の重なりに疲れた。
I was worn out by the series of misfortunes.
偶然の重なりで再会した。
We met again through a series of coincidences.
小さなミスの重なりが大きな事故につながることがある。
An accumulation of small mistakes can lead to a major accident.
Noun form of the verb 重なる (to overlap, to pile up). Describes either the physical state of things being layered or stacked, or the abstract idea of events or circumstances occurring one after another.
COMMON COLLOCATIONS:
- 偶然の重なり: series of coincidences
- 不幸の重なり: string of misfortunes
- 色の重なり: overlap of colors
- 予定の重なり: scheduling conflict
SIMILAR WORDS:
- 重複: duplication — emphasizes redundancy or repetition, often of data or items
- 積み重ね: accumulation — emphasizes effort or deliberate building up over time
- 一致: coincidence/match — emphasizes exact agreement rather than layering