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[だん(断)·そう(層)]
dansou
noun

English Meaning(s) for 断層

noun
  1. fault; dislocation
  2. gap; discrepancy
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Definition and Synonyms for 断層

Fracture a crack in the earth's crust resulting from the displacement of one side with respect to the other
Synonyms: フォールト, 断層, 活断層

Meanings for each kanji in 断層

» severance; decline; refuse; apologize; warn; dismiss; prohibit; decision; judgement; cutting
» stratum; social class; layer; story; floor

Categories 断層 is a member of

Scissure a long narrow opening
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Sample Sentences for 断層

Our city sits on an active fault.
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Positron Emission Tomography uses a radioactive tracer to visualize metabolic activity within the human body.
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