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N4 · 5 strokes · — · Irodori #335 · Elementary 2 L8
世
generation, public, society, world
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Readings
- On’yomi
- セ、セイ、ソウ
- Kun’yomi
- よ
Example words
世
よ
world; society
世
せい
counter for generations
世界
せかい
the world; society
世紀
せいき
century
Memory aids
Guided learn session →How to remember
Shape
A 5-stroke character meaning "generation" — picture the concept as you trace each stroke.
Components
Remember "generation" (世) by connecting it to its Irodori vocabulary context.
Anchor word
世界 (せかい) — your first meeting with this kanji in Irodori.
Readings
First learned in 世界 (せかい) — recall the word to unlock the reading. Kun'yomi: よ — often used in native Japanese words. On'yomi: セ、セイ、ソウ — common in compound words (熟語).