一層
いっそう
isou
JLPT N3nounVocabularyLevel 40 - JLPT N3
Quick answer
一層 (いっそう (isou)) means "Even more". Use this page for pronunciation, example sentences, and related kanji.
Meaning
Even more
Also : Much more · All the more
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Example Sentences
困ったことが増えると、一層頑張らなければならない。
こまったことがふえると、いっそうがんばらなければならない。
When troubles increase, I must try even harder.
雨の日は一層部屋から出たくない。
あめのひはいっそうへやからでたくない。
On rainy days, I'm even less willing to leave my room.
Kanji in this word
Grammar to study at this level
- [Verb dictionary/nai form] + ように～ように (you ni) - So that
- [Verb dictionary form] + ことにする～ことにする (koto ni suru) - Decide to
- [Verb dictionary form] + ことになる～ことになる (koto ni naru) - It has been decided that
- [Noun/Verb te-form] + ばかり～ばかり (bakari) - Only / Nothing but
- [Verb/Adjective plain form] + はずだ～はずだ (hazu da) - Should be / It is expected
Last updated Jul 25, 2026
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