Translation guide
The arrangement of something into layers or strata, often used in social, geological, or analytical contexts.
The division of society into hierarchical layers based on class, status, or power.
The most common and general term for social stratification. It refers to the process or state of society being divided into layers.
社会の階層化が進んでいる。
Social stratification is advancing.
Refers to the social strata themselves, often used in academic or analytical contexts.
社会階層の固定化が問題だ。
The rigidification of social stratification is a problem.
Specifically refers to a hereditary class system, like the feudal caste system. Use only when discussing historical or rigid status-based stratification.
江戸時代の身分制度は厳格だった。
The class system of the Edo period was strict.
The layering of rock, soil, or sediment.
The standard geological term for stratification or bedding of rocks.
この崖には明瞭な層理が見られる。
Clear stratification can be seen in this cliff.
Refers to the state of being stratified, often used in geology and also in contexts like stratified lakes.
Means 'layered' or 'stratiform', often used as an adjective to describe something having a layered structure.
Dividing data into subgroups or strata for analysis.
The standard term in statistics for stratification, as in stratified sampling.
層別抽出法を用いて調査を行った。
We conducted a survey using stratified sampling.
Also used in statistics for stratification, often in compound terms like 層化抽出法 (stratified sampling).
データを層化して分析する。
Analyze the data by stratifying it.
The formation or arrangement of layers in any context.
A general term for the formation of layers, applicable to various fields.
堆積物の層形成には時間がかかる。
The stratification of sediment takes time.
Emphasizes the piling up of multiple layers, often used in social or cultural contexts.
文化の重層化が都市の魅力だ。
The stratification of cultures is the charm of the city.
Fossils were discovered in the stratified layers.
層状の岩石が露出している。
Stratified rocks are exposed.