Kanji 世: generation, world, society, public
Key takeaways
Kanji 世: generation, world, society, public. Readings and core meaning.
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Kanji at a glance
Core meaning / core image
Core meaning: 世
generation, world, society, public
Kanji structure breakdown
Mnemonic story
Mnemonic story
By adding a stroke to the character for twenty (廿), it represents 30 years, which was traditionally considered one 'generation'. These generations continue to follow one another to form the 'world' we live in.
