世界
Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 世界
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
Kanji in this Word
世
5 strokes
Frequency: 135
JLPT N3
Grade 3
Meanings
generation
world
society
public
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
セイ
セ
ソウ
Kun
— Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
よ
Nanori
— Specialized readings used in names
とし
ゆ
ゆき
界
9 strokes
Frequency: 158
JLPT N3
Grade 3
Meanings
world
boundary
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
カイ
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