How to use 重ねる (かさねる)
Meaning of 重ねる
The Japanese verb "重ねる" (かさねる, kasaneru) can have various meanings depending on the context in which it is used. Here's a list of its primary meanings along with examples:
- to stack: Refers to placing objects on top of each other in a pile.
- Example: 皿を重ねて棚に戻した。
- Translation: He stacked the plates and returned them to the shelf.
- to repeat: Doing the same action or saying something over and over.
- Example: 彼は謝罪を何度も重ねた。
- Translation: He repeated his apologies several times.
- to layer: Applying multiple layers of material or items.
- Example: 寒い日には、セーターを重ね着しています。
- Translation: On cold days, I wear layers of sweaters.
- to overlap: Having one thing covering a part of another thing.
- Example: この二つの事件は時間が重なっている。
- Translation: These two events overlap in time.