世界

世界

せかい

The world; society

N4noun·sekai

How to remember it

世 (se, "world") + 界 (kai, "realm") = the realm of all people.

Example sentences

  • この町には世界中から観光客が来ます。

    このまちにはせかいじゅうからかんこうきゃくがきます。

    Tourists from all over the world come to this town.

  • 彼は世界で一番有名な歌手です。

    かれはせかいでいちばんゆうめいなかしゅです。

    He is the most famous singer in the world.

Usage

Broad term for "the world"; 世界中で means "all over the world."

Related words

世界中国際地球世界観

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