Word details

世界

Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 世界.

Dictionary

Entry

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

Character notes

Kanji in this Word

generation, world, society, public

5 strokesFrequency 135JLPT N3Grade 3

On

セイソウ

Kun

Nanori

としゆき

world, boundary

9 strokesFrequency 158JLPT N3Grade 3

On

カイ

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