This is the kanji for world or era.

on readings:
  • sei
  • se
kun readings:
  • yo
examples:
chūsei shi medieval history
raisei afterlife
seiki century
sekai world
sekai shi world history
ukiyo floating world

links:
Ukiyo
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Last addition on 27 October 2024 by Bradley James Wogsland.