also: みえ
noun which may take the genitive case particle 'no', noun
Used as a prefix or modifier to indicate three layers, three times, or three of something. Common in compounds like 三重の塔 (three-storied pagoda) or 三重奏 (trio).
この箱は三重の底になっている。
This box has a triple bottom.
三重の塔が公園にある。
There is a three-storied pagoda in the park.
Compound of 三 (three) and 重 (layer, fold). The reading さんじゅう is the standard on'yomi combination. The reading みえ is an irregular kun'yomi-based reading used primarily in the place name Mie Prefecture.