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世間

Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 世間

けん
Noun
Freq #2376
1

world; society; people; the public

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
12 strokes
Frequency: 33
JLPT N4
Grade 2

Meanings

interval
space

Readings

On — Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
カン
ケン
Kun — Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
あいだ
あい
Nanori — Specialized readings used in names
ちか
はざ
はし
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