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世“generation” Kanjiyo / sei

How to write 世

Meaning and readings

Meaning

generation, world, society, public

Onyomi (音読み)

  • せい sei
  • せ se

Chinese reading

Kunyomi (訓読み)

  • よ yo

Japanese reading

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