Meaning of 世間 in Japanese
Japanese word definition and usage
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世間JLPT 3
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Kana Readingせけん
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Romajiseken
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Word Senses
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- Parts of speech
- noun (common) (futsuumeishi)
- Meaning
- world; society
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Example Sentences
世間, せけん used in context
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I'm what the world calls an idiot.
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非凡の才が優れていればいるほど、世間の人々がそれを発見し理解するのに長い時間がかかる。
The greater the genius, the longer it takes the world to find it out and understand it.
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It is surprising how little she knows of the world.
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He differs from the common run of student.
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He took the public by surprise.
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He is known to the public.
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