一層
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Adverb used to intensify adjectives or verbs, meaning 'even more' or 'to a greater degree.' Example: 『一層美しい』 (issou utsukushii, 'much more beautiful').
Theme
Two colleagues, Ken and User, are discussing their project progress during a coffee break at work. Ken is feeling stressed about the deadline.
一層
いっそう
much more, still more
Core Language Building BlocksAdverbs & Connectors
Memory Hook
Imagine a layer cake with one more layer added — it becomes 'much more' delicious! 'One layer' → 一層 (issou, 'much more').
Cultural Note
In Japanese, 『一層』 (issou) is often used in formal or written contexts to emphasize an increase in degree, such as in speeches or news reports, e.g., 『一層努力します』 (issou doryoku shimasu, 'I will try much harder').
Forms
Base: 一層Adverb used to intensify adjectives or verbs, meaning 'even more' or 'to a greater degree.' Example: 『一層美しい』 (issou utsukushii, 'much more beautiful').