generation, world, society, public

5 strokesFrequency 135JLPT N3Grade 3

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セイソウ

Kun

Nanori

としゆき

Memory

Memory Mnemonics

Keywords

generation

Constituents

?twenty
ten

Mnemonic Stories

Look at the three horizontal lines as addition signs - adding up three tens to make a generation (30 years).

Dictionary

Common Words

世界かいFreq #190
1

Common noun

the world; society; the universe

Examples
愛の力は世界を動かす。
Love makes the world go round.
2

Common noun

sphere; circle; world

3

Nouns which may take the genitive case particle 'no'

world-renowned; world-famous

4

Common noun; Buddhism; Original meaning

realm governed by one Buddha; space

見世NounFreq #676
1

store; shop; establishment; restaurant

Examples
あのはサービスが良い。
That store gives good service.
世の中なかNounExpressionFreq #1279
1

society; the world; the times

Examples
世の中全体がおかしくなっているんだよ。
The whole world is off its rocker.
この世のよ此の世NounFreq #1716
1

this world; this life; world of the living

Examples
彼はこの世で一番の金持ちだ。
He is the richest man on earth.
世間けんNounFreq #2376
1

world; society; people; the public

お世話になるおせわになるExpressionPoliteGodan verbFreq #2387
1

Oft. used to express gratitude

to receive favor; to receive assistance; to receive help; to be looked after; to be taken care of; to become dependent (on); to become much obliged (to someone); to become indebted

Examples
お世話になりました
I really appreciate your kindness.
NounFreq #2424
1

世 only

world; society; public

Examples
光がにやって来た。
Light has come into the world.
2

life; lifetime

Examples
新聞はの動向を左右する。
Newspapers influence the current of time.
3

age; era; period; epoch; generation

4

reign; rule

5

世 only

the times

6

世 only; Buddhism

world (of existence)

世界中かいじゅうNoun~の Adj.Freq #2827
1

around the world; throughout the world

Examples
彼は世界中を旅した。
He traveled all over the globe.
世話NounFreq #2831
1

Noun or participle which takes the aux. verb suru; Transitive verb

care; looking after; help; assistance; aid

Examples
日本では親は年をとると、通例子供たちの世話になる。
When parents get old in Japan, they are customarily looked after by their children.
私たちが留守の間、誰が犬の世話をするの?
Who'll take care of the dog while we're gone?
2

trouble; bother

3

Noun or participle which takes the aux. verb suru; Transitive verb

good offices; recommendation; introduction

Examples
彼は友達の親切な世話でその職に就いた。
He obtained the post through the good offices of a friend.
4

everyday life; everyday affairs; everyday language

5

Abbreviation

sewamono (Edo-period drama about contemporary life)

世話になるせわになるExpressionGodan verbFreq #4521
1

to receive favor; to receive assistance; to receive help; to be looked after; to be taken care of; to become dependent (on); to become much obliged (to someone); to become indebted

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