Japanese Dictionary

Reading and JLPT level

一層

JLPT 3
Kana Reading
いっそう
Romaji
issō
Word Senses
  • Parts of speech
    adverb (fukushi), nouns which may take the genitive case particle `no'
    Meaning
    much more; still more; all the more; more than ever
    Example sentence
    その仕事はいっそやめようかと思った。 I had half a mind to throw in the towel.
  • Parts of speech
    noun (common) (futsuumeishi), nouns which may take the genitive case particle `no'
    Meaning
    single layer (or storey, etc.)
    Example sentence
    こんな恥をかくのならいっそ生まれなければよかった。 I had rather never have been born than have seen this day of shame.
  • Parts of speech
    adverb (fukushi)
    Meaning
    rather; sooner; preferably
    Example sentence
    与えられるより与える方がいっそう恵まれている。 It is more blessed to give than to receive.

Examples of 一層, いっそう in a sentence

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