世


This is the kanji for world or era.

on readings:
  • sei
  • se
kun readings:
  • yo
examples:
中世史 chūsei shi medieval history
救世軍 Kyūseigun Salvation Army
来世 raisei afterlife
世紀 seiki century
世界 sekai world
世界史 sekai shi world history
浮世 ukiyo floating world

links:
Ukiyo
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Last addition on 10 January 2026 by Bradley James Wogsland.