noun which may take the genitive case particle 'no', noun
low-rise; low-story
Used for buildings or structures with few floors. Antonym: 高層 (こうそう).
Antonyms: 高層
この地域は低層住宅が多い。
This area has many low-rise houses.
低層ビルが立ち並ぶ商店街。
A shopping street lined with low-rise buildings.
noun which may take the genitive case particle 'no', noun
low-level; low-class
Figurative use for social class, rank, or level. Less common than the architectural sense.
低層の労働者たちの生活改善が求められている。
Improvement of living conditions for low-level workers is demanded.