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世界

The World


Meaning

The World, Society, The Universe

Word Type

noun

Explanation

Both kanji mean world, so it should be easy to guess this is a word for the World. It also means society or the Universe.


Reading

せかい

Explanation

This is a jukugo word, which usually means on'yomi readings from the kanji. You know the on'yomi reading for 界, but you didn't learn this on'yomi reading of 世, so here's a mnemonic to help you remember: What's the most hated vegetable in the world? Celery (せ), probably. The world is divided into those who love celery and those who hate celery. Which one are you?


Context

Patterns of Use

Common Word Combinations

  • 世界チャンピオン

    world champion

    世界平和

    world peace

    世界人口

    world population

    世界一

    number one in the world

  • ビジネスの世界

    the business world

    外の世界

    the outside world

    自分の世界

    one's own world

  • 世界に向ける

    to turn something towards the world

    世界にある

    to exist in the world

    世界に広がる

    to spread around the world

  • 世界の平和

    world peace

    世界の国々

    countries of the world

    世界の人々

    people of the world

Context Sentences

世界は広いから、色々な国に行きたいです。

The world is big, so I want to go to various countries.

このドキュメンタリーは全世界で人気の大作になりました。

This documentary has become a popular masterpiece worldwide.

アーティストは、自分の世界を持ってる人が多いです。

Many artists have a world of their own.


Kanji Composition