# 重

> 重: heavy, serious, important, layer, pile up

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- **On'yomi readings**: ジュウ, チョウ
- **Kun'yomi readings**: おも.い, かさ.ねる
- **Meanings**: heavy, serious, important, layer, pile up

## Notes

This kanji represents something heavy or serious. It is widely used in compounds like juyo (importance) or kasaneru (to layer). Visually, it depicts a person standing under a weight. It is a common JLPT N4 level character frequently used in both academic and daily contexts.