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B層 (ビーそう) Japanese meaning | Kotomora
Kanji 層 stratum, social class, layer Related 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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Online, 'B-sou' often refers to people who swallow TV information whole.
That politician was criticized for sending out only simple messages aimed at the B-sou.