Translation and Meaning of: 世間 - seken

On this page, we will study the meaning of the Japanese word 世間 (seken) and its translation into English. Let's see their different meanings, example phrases, explanations, etymology and the similar words.

Romaji: seken

Kana: せけん

Type: noun

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世間

Translation / Meaning: world; society

Meaning in English: world;society

Definition: Society in general. Society as a whole. Common people.

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- Etymology
- Writing
- Synonyms
- Example Phrases
- FAQ

Explanation and Etymology - (世間) seken

世間 is a Japanese word meaning "world" or "society". The word is composed of two kanji characters: 世 (sei) meaning "world" or "generation" and 間 (kan) meaning "space" or "gap". The etymology of the word dates back to the Heian period (794-1185), when it was used to refer to society at large, including the aristocracy and the common people. Over time, the meaning of the word expanded to include public opinion and popular culture. Nowadays, the word is often used to refer to the world at large, including society, culture and politics.

How to Write in Japanese - (世間) seken

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Synonyms and Similar - (世間) seken

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世の中; 社会; 世界; 世相; 世事

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Example Sentences - (世間) seken

Below are some example sentences:

世間は広い。

Sekai wa hiroi

The world is vast.

The world is wide.

  • 世間 - means "world" or "society".
  • は - grammatical particle that indicates the topic of the sentence.
  • 広い - adjective meaning "wide" or "spacious."

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Other words of the same type: noun

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様々

Kana: さまざま

Romaji: samazama

Translation / Meaning:

miscellaneous; several

医院

Kana: いいん

Romaji: iin

Translation / Meaning:

doctor's office; clinic; dispensary

成長

Kana: せいちょう

Romaji: seichou

Translation / Meaning:

growth; grow to adulthood

FAQ - Frequently Asked Questions

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