世間
せけん
seken
nounVocabularyLevel 29 - JLPT N3
Quick answer
世間 (せけん (seken)) means "world". Use the page for pronunciation and example sentences.
Meaning
world
Also : people · society · the public
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Meaning ·
The word 世間 (せけん) means 'world'. Think of each kanji component contributing to the overall meaning of world.
Example Sentences
世間の目を気にしすぎてはいけない。
せけんのめをきにしすぎてはいけない。
You should not worry too much about what the world thinks.
世間では彼女の話題でもちきりだ。
せけんではかのじょのわだいでもちきりだ。
The world is full of talk about her.
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