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高層
kousou
Description
「高層」は、とても高い建物や、空の高いところをあらわす言葉です。
"高層" refers to very tall buildings or high places in the sky.
よく「高層ビル」や「高層マンション」のように、ほかの言葉といっしょに使います。
It is often used together with other words like "高層ビル" (high-rise building) or "高層マンション" (high-rise apartment).
Meanings
高層kousou
high-rise; many stories tall
この町には高層ビルがたくさんあります。
There are many skyscrapers in this town.
高層kousou
upper layer, esp. of the atmosphere
高層の空気はとても冷たいです。
The air at high altitudes is very cold.
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Notes
- Etymology
高 (high) + 層 (layer/story), literally "high layers," describing tall structures or upper strata.
- Nuance
Almost always used as a modifier, as in 高層ビル or 高層階, rather than standing alone.
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