JLPT N4 · Japanese kanji
世 — generation
- Reading
- セイ・セ・ソウ・よ
- Meaning
- generation; world; society; public
- JLPT level
- N4
- Language
- Japanese
About this kanji
世 is a japanese kanji character commonly studied at the JLPT N4 level. Its primary reading is セイ・セ・ソウ・よ and it means generation; world; society; public. To master it, see it in real Japanese content — import an article or YouTube video into InputDojo and every occurrence becomes a one-tap lookup.
世 appears in everyday japanese words such as 世 (world), 世代 (generation) and 世帯 (household).
Japanese words containing 世
Frequently asked questions
What does 世 mean in Japanese?
世 means generation; world; society; public in Japanese. It is one of the JLPT N4 kanji every learner meets at that level.
How is 世 read?
世 is read セイ・セ・ソウ・よ. Reading it inside real words — 世 and 世代 and more — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 世 — is it JLPT N4?
Yes. 世 is on the official JLPT N4 kanji list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 世 in a word?
A common word containing 世 is 世 (よ) — "world". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 世 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Japanese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 世 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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