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VocabJLPT N1

pile

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Definitions

1. pile
2. heap
3. counter for things that are stacked, piled up (or layered, etc.)
4. layers of clothing worn under one's overcoat

This noun means "layering" or "overlapping," referring to things being stacked or piled on top of each other. It can describe physical layers, such as clothing worn in multiple layers, or abstract accumulation, such as repeated experiences.

Example sentences

Sentence 1

That pile looks like it's about to fall — let me help you.

Sentence 2

I was told to "put them in a pile."

Sentence 3

"It's the result of piling up effort," the teacher said.

Sentence 4

He reported that they had "held round after round of discussions."

Sentence 5

I thought to myself, "accumulating years of experience is important."