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地層

chisō [t͡ɕisoː]

A layer of rock, soil, or sediment formed over time on the Earth's surface. It is a geological term used to describe the distinct horizontal beds that make up the ground.

例文

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1

近くの山で、きれいな地層が見えました。

I saw beautiful geological strata in the nearby mountain.

2

本日の調査で、新しい地層が発見されました。

A new geological layer was discovered during today's investigation.

3

見て、あの崖の地層、シマシマですごいよ!

Look, the strata on that cliff are striped and amazing!

語族

名詞
地層
形容詞
地層の
関連
地質
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覚え方のコツ

Visualize the Kanji: 地 (Earth/Ground) + 層 (Layer/Story of a building). Think of the Earth as a multi-story building where each floor is a different age of history.

クイックテスト

崖(がけ)を見ると、きれいな___が重なっているのが分かりました。

正解!

正解は: 地層

例文

1

近くの山で、きれいな地層が見えました。

everyday

I saw beautiful geological strata in the nearby mountain.

2

本日の調査で、新しい地層が発見されました。

formal

A new geological layer was discovered during today's investigation.

3

見て、あの崖の地層、シマシマですごいよ!

informal

Look, the strata on that cliff are striped and amazing!

4

この地層には、数万年前の火山灰が含まれています。

academic

This stratum contains volcanic ash from tens of thousands of years ago.

5

建設工事の前に、地下の地層を詳しく調査します。

business

We will conduct a detailed survey of the underground strata before the construction work.

語族

名詞
地層
形容詞
地層の
関連
地質

よく使う組み合わせ

地層を調べる to examine the strata
地層が重なる strata overlap/pile up
古い地層 old geological layer
地層の露出 exposure of strata
地層調査 geological survey

よく使うフレーズ

地層累重の法則

Law of Superposition

地層の年代

the age of a stratum

斜めの地層

tilted strata

よく混同される語

地層 vs 断層

Chisō (地層) refers to the layers themselves, while Dansō (断層) refers to a 'fault' or a break/crack where the layers have shifted.

地層 vs 地質

Chishitsu (地質) refers to the general geological nature or composition of the ground, whereas Chisō specifically refers to the layers.

📝

使い方のコツ

The word is primarily used in scientific, educational, or construction contexts. While common in textbooks, you won't hear it often in casual daily conversation unless someone is looking at a cliff or a mountain.

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よくある間違い

Learners sometimes use the English loanword 'layer' (reiyā/レイヤー) for ground levels, but in Japanese, 'layer' is mostly used for digital software (like Photoshop) or cooking; 地層 must be used for geology.

💡

覚え方のコツ

Visualize the Kanji: 地 (Earth/Ground) + 層 (Layer/Story of a building). Think of the Earth as a multi-story building where each floor is a different age of history.

📖

語源

A Sinitic compound (Kango) consisting of 'chi' (地 - earth/ground) and 'sō' (層 - layer/level).

文法パターン

It is a noun and functions as the subject or object of a sentence. Often followed by the particle 'no' (の) to describe things belonging to that layer.
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文化的な背景

Due to its mountainous and volcanic geography, Japan has many famous locations (like the Izu Islands or Boso Peninsula) where distinct and colorful geological strata are clearly visible to the public.

クイックテスト

崖(がけ)を見ると、きれいな___が重なっているのが分かりました。

正解!

正解は: 地層

関連単語

仮説

B1

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保護

A1

The act of keeping someone or something safe from harm, damage, or loss by providing care or creating boundaries. It is a versatile term in Japanese used for social welfare, environmental conservation, and digital security.

革命

A1

A fundamental and sudden change in political power or social structure, often involving a shift in governance. It also refers to a major, transformative shift in technology, thought, or a specific field that completely alters how things are done.

拡大

A1

The act of making something larger in size, scale, or scope. It is frequently used for physical enlargement (like a photo) or abstract growth (like a business or a problem).

販売

A1

The act of selling goods or services to customers, typically within a commercial or professional context. It refers to the business process of making items available for purchase.

取引

A1

A transaction or business deal involving the exchange of money, goods, or services. It refers to the process of doing business with another party or making a trade.

貯金

A1

The act of saving money or the amount of money saved, typically in a bank or a piggy bank. It refers to setting aside funds for future use rather than spending them immediately.

借金

A1

A sum of money that is borrowed from a person or an institution and is expected to be paid back. It refers to the state of owing money or the specific amount of debt accumulated.

利益

A1

Refers to the financial profit a company or individual makes after deducting expenses. It also describes a general benefit, advantage, or gain that someone receives from a situation or action.

損失

A1

A formal noun referring to the loss of something valuable, such as money, property, or time. It is commonly used in business or serious contexts to describe a reduction in value or a disadvantageous outcome.

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