Kanji
What does the kanji 世 mean?
世 means generation, era; world. On'yomi セイ、セ、ソウ. Kun'yomi よ.
| On'yomi | セイ、セ、ソウ |
|---|---|
| Kun'yomi | よ |
| Strokes | 5 |
| Main radical | 一 |
| Level (estimated, JLPT framework) | N4 |
世On'yomi セイ、セ、ソウKun'yomi よN4 · estimated, JLPT framework5 strokes
generation, era; world
Memory hook
Three tens (十) joined along one bar — thirty years, exactly one lifetime — GENERATION, WORLD.
Main radical
一one 1 strokes
Stroke order · 5 strokes
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
- 5
More words with this kanji
- 世話せわcare, looking after
- お世話おせわhelp, care (being helped by someone — used in work-related greetings)
- 世よthe world, society; generation
- 世間せけんsociety, the world, public opinion
- 中世ちゅうせいthe Middle Ages
- お世話になりましたおせわになりましたthank you for taking care of me
- 世代せだいgeneration
- 世帯せたいhousehold
- 出世しゅっせsuccess, career advancement
- お世辞おせじflattery, compliment
- お世話になっておりますおせわになっておりますthank you for your continued support