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What does 世 (よ, yo) mean?

世 (よ, yo) means the world, society; generation.

Quick facts
Readingよ
Romajiyo
Part of speechnoun
Level (estimated, JLPT framework)N3
よ
N3 · estimated, JLPT frameworkCommonyo

the world, society; generation

  1. 1noun world; society; public
  2. 2noun life; lifetime
  3. 3noun age; era; period
  4. 4noun reign; rule
  5. 5noun the times

Example sentences

  • His name is known throughout the world.

  • There are many mysterious things in this world.

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Entries, readings and English glosses: JMdict — Electronic Dictionary Research and Development Group (EDRDG), licensed CC BY-SA 4.0. Example sentences and their translations written by GoMe.

Voice: VOICEVOX Nemo.

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