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What is the Kanji for 'World' and 'Generation'? | 世

If you are wondering what is the Japanese Kanji for 'World' and 'Generation', you've come to the right place!

The Japanese Kanji for 'World' and 'Generation' is 世.

    kanji

    Meaning

    World, Generation

    Reading

    kunyomi

    yo

    onyomiせい

    sei

    se

    Parts

    廿Twenty 𠃊Second (乙)

    Example Word

    出世: success. The Japanese verbal noun '出世 (しゅっせ)' refers to 'success' in terms of career advancement or rising in social status. It is often used to describe someone achieving a high position in their profession or society. For example: He achieved great success in his career「彼は出世した」(かれはしゅっせした). She is aiming for success in the company「彼女は会社で出世を目指している」(かのじょはかいしゃでしゅっせをめざしている). The word carries a connotation of climbing the social or professional ladder, and it is commonly used in business or formal contexts.

    Radical

    Stroke Count

    5

    JLPT

    N4

    Grade

    3

    Frequency

    81

    Handwriting

Parts of the Kanji

If you visually break down this kanji, you can see it is made up of 2 parts:

    radical

    廿

    Meaning

    Twenty

    radical

    𠃊

    Meaning

    Second

    Radical Form Of

Words Using

This kanji is used in 14 words:

Kanji Related to Through the Part 廿

These 3 kanji contain the part 廿 as well.

    kanji

    Meaning

    Degrees, Times

    kanji

    Meaning

    Seat

    kanji

    Meaning

    Commoner, Manifold

Kanji Related to Through the Part 𠃊

These 2 kanji contain the part 𠃊 as well.

    kanji

    Meaning

    Straight, Repair

    kanji

    Meaning

    Prefecture

Learn the Kanji

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What does 世 mean?

世 means 'World' and 'Generation'.

Japanese school students learn this kanji in Third Grade, while non-native learners often study it for the JLPT N4 exam.

To help you master this kanji, here's an interactive lesson where you'll practice its readings and meanings.