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Ｂ層 (ビーそう) Japanese meaning | Kotomora
Meanings 1
noun
low-IQ people easily influenced by mass media ; sheeple
derogatory slang
Derogatory slang term used in online and media criticism to refer to people perceived as uncritical consumers of mass media. Often used in political or social commentary.
Kanji 層 stratum, social class, layer Similar words 大たい 衆しゅう 大衆 is a neutral term for 'the masses' or 'general public', while Ｂ層 is a derogatory slang term implying low intelligence and gullibility.
情じょう 弱じゃく 情弱 (information weak) is a derogatory term for people who are bad at gathering or understanding information, similar in tone but broader than Ｂ層, which specifically targets media influence.
Etymology From the letter grade 'B' (implying second-rate) and 層 (stratum, layer). The exact origin is uncertain, but it likely emerged in online communities as a derogatory label for a perceived social stratum.
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That politician was criticized for sending out only simple messages aimed at the B-sou.
