A pile or stacking of things; layers or overlaps (used for clothing layers, boxes, stones, etc.).
テーブルの上に本が三冊重ねて置いてある。
Three books are stacked on the table.
石を重ねて小さな塀を作った。
I built a small wall by piling stones.
寒い日は重ね着で調節するといい。
On cold days it's good to adjust by layering clothes.
A counter for things that are stacked or layered — e.g., 'one kasa-ne, two kasa-ne' (used to count layers or stacked items).
皿は二重ねにして棚にしまってください。
Please put the plates away in two stacks on the shelf.
箱は三重ねに積んであるので注意して運んでください。
The boxes are stacked three high, so please carry them with care.
As 襲 (kasane), layers of garments worn under an over-robe — referring to the layered clothing of classical/traditional dress.
平安装束では襲の重ねが色の組み合わせを決める重要な要素だ。
In Heian dress, the kasane (layers) are an important element that determines color combinations.
十二単の重ねは季節や身分で異なる。
The layering of the jūnihitoe differs by season and rank.
Specifically regarding 襲, the color combinations produced by layering garments (the 'kasane no irome' concept in traditional dress).
かさねの色目を研究する資料が美術館に展示されている。
Materials on kasane color combinations are exhibited at the museum.
季節に合わせて襲の重ねの色を選ぶ習慣があった。
There used to be a custom of choosing the kasane layering colors according to the season.