Nihongo

Kanji Detail of 世

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Basic Meaning

The kanji primarily signifies "world," "generation," or "era." It encompasses concepts related to time, the human experience, and the state of existence. It can refer to the present world, a particular period in history, or the span of a lifetime. The character evokes a sense of both the broad scope of the universe and the specific periods in which people live and experience life.

Readings

・On-yomi (音読み): (se), セイ (sei) ・Kun-yomi (訓読み): (yo), よ[] (yo - specifically when used as a counter)

Usage Examples

⚫︎ 世界 (sekai) Translation: World ⚫︎ 世の中 (yononaka) Translation: The world; society; the times ⚫︎ 世代 (sedai) Translation: Generation

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Origin and Formation

The kanji is a pictograph. It originally depicted a series of lines, perhaps representing three horizontal strokes above one vertical stroke. The meaning of the lines are not certain but could represent time, generations, or the world in stages or segments. Over time, the character evolved to its current form.

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