# 層 — Layer

Frequency rank 1003 / 2,608 in published Japanese.

Rarer in this ranking, but still part of the 2,608-character published set.

More common than 紹 (Introduce), less common than 才 (Talent).

- On’yomi: そう
- Kun’yomi: —
- Radical: 尸 Corpse (Kangxi 44)
- Frequency path: Level VIII of XX

A flag on top covers a mask below — behind the flag, layers of masks stack up one on top of another, forming distinct layers of disguise.

In words:

- 一層 いっそう — much more,still more,all the more
- 高層 こうそう — upper
- 大層 たいそう — very much,exaggerated,very fine

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