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世の中

Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 世の中

なか
Expression
Noun
Freq #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.

Kanji in this Word

5 strokes
Frequency: 135
JLPT N3
Grade 3

Meanings

generation
world
society
public

Readings

On — Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
セイ
ソウ
Kun — Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
Nanori — Specialized readings used in names
とし
ゆき
4 strokes
Frequency: 11
JLPT N4
Grade 1

Meanings

in
inside
middle
mean
center

Readings

On — Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
チュウ
Kun — Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
なか
うち
あた.る
Nanori — Specialized readings used in names
あたる
かなえ
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