Kanji for "World"
2 Japanese kanji carry the meaning "world". The most popular choice is shown first.
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generation, world, society, public
Reading: sei
5 strokes
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Frequently asked questions
What is the Japanese kanji for world?
The most common kanji for "world" is 世, read as sei. It means generation, world, society. Related kanji: 界 (world).
How many strokes does 世 have?
世 has 5 strokes.