Translation of Japanese word "世界" to English
世界
せかい
[sekai]
IPA: /sekai/
Meaning
NounThe subjective human experience, regarded collectively; human collective existence; existence in general; the reality we live in.
How to use
世界 (sekai) — 'world'. 世界一周 (sekai isshuu) — trip around the world. 世界最高 — world's best. Fundamental vocabulary item used across formal and informal Japanese speech and writing.
🇬🇧 English
world
Pronunciation Guide
Japanese Kanji: 世界
Phonetic Reading (Hiragana): せかい
Romaji Transcription: sekai
Example Sentences
世界だは山山です
世界だは山山です
This is the world.
世界だは山山です、山山だはアサェアストです
世界だは山山です、山山だはアサェアストです
This is the world. That is a city.
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Common phrases
- 世界地図— world map
- 世界だは山山です— This is the world.
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Frequency rank: #493 in Japanese
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does the Japanese word "世界" mean?▼
The Japanese word "世界" means "world" in English.
How do you pronounce the Japanese word "世界"?▼
The word "世界" is read as "せかい" (sekai). You can hear the correct audio pronunciation by clicking the play button next to the word at the top of this page.
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Yes, here is a practical context/example: "世界だは山山です".
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