上層
Meanings
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upper layer; upper stratum; upper level
Refers to a higher physical layer, social class, or organizational level. Common in contexts like geology, atmosphere, society, and building stories.
The ozone layer is in the upper layer of the atmosphere.
He belongs to the upper class of society.
Usage patterns
- 〈場所〉の上層the upper layer/level of ~
In the upper atmosphere, the temperature is low.
- 社会の上層に位置するto occupy a position in the upper stratum of society
His family occupied the upper stratum of society.