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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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
See below a list of Japanese words that have the same meaning or is a variation of the word we are studying on this page:
世の中; 社会; 世界; 世相; 世事
Words containing: 世間
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Words with the same pronunciation: せけん seken
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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FAQ - Frequently Asked Questions
A way of saying "world; society" é "(世間) seken". Throughout this page you will find information and alternatives.