世
KanjiJLPT N4
Generation
generation, world, society, public
Mnemonic
A pictograph of a family tree — showcasing all generations.
Details
The keyword for 世 is generation. This kanji refers to a span of time roughly equivalent to the period between the birth of parents and the birth of their children, typically around thirty years. It can also broadly refer to an era, an age, or the world at large, as in the society or times in which people live. The concept encompasses both the passage of time across successive generations and the broader notion of the world or public life.
- On'yomi
- せい、せ、そう
- Kun'yomi
- よ