Meanings
Readings
Common Words
Common noun
the world; society; the universe
Common noun
sphere; circle; world
Nouns which may take the genitive case particle 'no'
world-renowned; world-famous
Common noun; Buddhism; Original meaning
realm governed by one Buddha; space
store; shop; establishment; restaurant
society; the world; the times
this world; this life; world of the living
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
世 only
world; society; public
life; lifetime
age; era; period; epoch; generation
reign; rule
世 only
the times
世 only; Buddhism
world (of existence)
around the world; throughout the world
Noun or participle which takes the aux. verb suru; Transitive verb
care; looking after; help; assistance; aid
trouble; bother
Noun or participle which takes the aux. verb suru; Transitive verb
good offices; recommendation; introduction
everyday life; everyday affairs; everyday language
Abbreviation
sewamono (Edo-period drama about contemporary life)
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
Memory Mnemonics
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Constituents
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Mnemonic Stories
Look at the three horizontal lines as addition signs - adding up three tens to make a generation (30 years).
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