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world in Japanese

world in Japanese is 世界, 世, せかい — world means the Earth, along with all its people, countries, and cultures.

world in Japanese

世界
noun
Pronounced: sekai
(with "the" or a plural possessive pronoun) The subjective human experience, regarded collectively; human collective existence; existence in general; the reality we live in.
noun
Pronounced: yo
(with "the" or a plural possessive pronoun) The subjective human experience, regarded collectively; human collective existence; existence in general; the reality we live in.
世界
noun
Pronounced: sekai
(countable) A planet, especially one which is inhabited or inhabitable.
せかい
noun
Pronounced: sekai
(countable) A planet, especially one which is inhabited or inhabitable.
noun
Pronounced: kai
An individual or group perspective or social setting.
世界
noun
Pronounced: sekai
An individual or group perspective or social setting.
世界
noun
Pronounced: sekai
(computing) The part of an operating system distributed with the kernel, consisting of the shell and other programs.
宇宙
noun
Pronounced: uchuu
(computing) The part of an operating system distributed with the kernel, consisting of the shell and other programs.
ワールド
noun
Pronounced: wārudo
(computing) The part of an operating system distributed with the kernel, consisting of the shell and other programs.

What does "world" mean?

  1. noun The Earth, along with all its people, countries, and cultures.
    "She has traveled to over forty countries around the world."
  2. noun Human existence and experience as a whole; life in general.
    "He seemed to have the weight of the world on his shoulders."
  3. noun A particular sphere of activity, interest, or experience.
    "She's a rising star in the world of fashion."
  4. noun A planet or fictional realm, especially one that could support or does support life.
    "Astronomers discovered a new world orbiting a distant star."

world in a sentence

  • She has traveled to over forty countries around the world.
  • The news spread around the world within hours.
  • He seemed to have the weight of the world on his shoulders.
  • She's a rising star in the world of fashion.

Similar words in Japanese

Common Japanese translations

Frequently asked questions

What is "world" in Japanese?

"world" in Japanese is 世界, 世, せかい. world means: The Earth, along with all its people, countries, and cultures.

How do you pronounce 世界?

"world" in Japanese is 世界, pronounced "sekai".

How do you use "world" in a sentence?

Example: "She has traveled to over forty countries around the world." In Japanese, "world" is 世界, 世, せかい.

Are there other ways to say "world" in Japanese?

Yes — Japanese has 6 translations listed for "world": 世界, 世, せかい, 界, 宇宙, ワールド.

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