階層
かいそう
kaisou
JLPT N1nounVocabularyLevel 83 - JLPT N1
Quick answer
階層 (かいそう (kaisou)) means "Class". Use this page for pronunciation, example sentences, and related kanji.
Meaning
Class
Also : Level · Layer · Stratum · Hierarchy
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Example Sentences
会社の階層構造を理解することは、組織の運営を学ぶのに不可欠である。
かいしゃのかいそうこうぞうをりかいすることは、そしきのうんえいをまなぶのにふかけつである。
Understanding the hierarchical structure of a company is essential to learning about organizational management.
Kanji in this word
Grammar to study at this level
- [Noun/Verb dictionary form] + に際して～に際して (ni saishite) - On the occasion of
- [Noun] + をもとに(して)～をもとに (wo moto ni) - Based on
- [Noun/Verb dictionary form] + にあたって～にあたって (ni atatte) - When doing; Upon
- [Verb/Adjective/Noun] + にしろ/にせよ～にしろ／にせよ (ni shiro/ni seyo) - Even if; Regardless of
- [Noun] + をめぐって～をめぐって (wo megutte) - Concerning; Over; Surrounding
Last updated Jul 22, 2026
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