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世
world · generation · era · society
N4On: せい、せKun: よ
Memory Aid
The kanji 世 depicts three horizontal lines representing three generations, connected by a vertical line, signifying continuity through time and the passage of generations in the world.
'Yo' — as in, 'YOu live in this world with many generations.'
Vocabulary
世界せかいworld
世話せわcare, looking after
世の中よのなかsociety, the world
世紀せいきcentury
Example Sentences
世の中は広い。
The world is vast.
彼女は子供の世話をよくする。
She takes good care of children.
世界は美しい場所です。
The world is a beautiful place.
この世には良い人も悪い人もいる。
There are both good and bad people in this world.