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世 よ N3

  1. public; society; world
  2. life; lifetime
  3. age; epoch; era; generation; period
  4. reign; rule
  5. the times
  6. world (of existence)

世 せい

  1. counter for generations
  2. epoch

世界 せかい N4

  1. society; the universe; the world
  2. circle; sphere; world
  3. world-famous; world-renowned
  4. realm governed by one Buddha; space

世話 せわ N4

  1. aid; assistance; care; help; looking after
  2. bother; trouble
  3. good offices; introduction; recommendation
  4. everyday affairs; everyday language; everyday life
  5. sewamono (Edo-period drama about contemporary life)

世の中 よのなか N3

  1. society; the times; the world

世紀 せいき N3

  1. century
  2. era
  3. of the century (e.g. fight of the century)

世間 せけん N3

  1. people; society; the public; world

世代 せだい N1

  1. generation

世帯 せたい N1

  1. family; household

世論 よろん N1

  1. consensus; popular voice; public opinion; public sentiment
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