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Meanings
1
noun, noun which may take the genitive case particle 'no'
lower layer; layer beneath
Physical or structural lower layer, such as in geology, soil, atmosphere, or layered objects.
Fossils were found in the lower layer of the stratum.
The lower layer of the cake is sponge, and the upper layer is cream.
2
noun, noun which may take the genitive case particle 'no'
lower strata; lower classes
Social or economic lower classes; often used in sociological or political contexts.
The policy had a major impact on the lower strata of society.
Usage patterns
- 〈物〉が下層に沈むfor something to sink down to the lower layer
Heavier particles sink down to the lower layer.
- 社会の下層the lower strata of society
He grew up in the lower strata of society.
- 下層を形成するto form the lower layer
In this soil, clay forms the lower layer.
- 下層に属するto belong to the lower class
That family belonged economically to the lower class.