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世

世 — generation, world, society

Learn the correct stroke order for 世 (generation), a 5-stroke kanji.

JLPT N4Grade 35 strokes

Stroke Order

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On'yomi (音読み)セイsei、セse、ソウsou
Kun'yomi (訓読み)よyo
Strokes5
Radical一
Frequency#135
Meaningsgeneration, world, society, public

Step-by-Step Diagram

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Try Writing It

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Common Words

近世きんせいrecent past; recent timesnoun
後世こうせいposterity; future generations; future lifenoun
出世しゅっせsuccess in life; getting ahead; successful careernoun
世界せかいthe world; society; the universenoun
世間せけんworld; society; peoplenoun
世紀せいきcenturynoun

Usage & Examples

Usage Notes

The kanji 世 (generation) is taught in grade 3 of Japanese elementary school and appears at JLPT N4 level. It has 5 strokes with radical 一.

In newspaper frequency rankings, 世 is #135, making it one of the most commonly used kanji.

Example Words in Context

近世きんせい — recent past; recent times
後世こうせい — posterity; future generations; future life
出世しゅっせ — success in life; getting ahead; successful career

Practice Sheet

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Related Kanji

Same radical (一)

一one七seven丁street三three上above下below与bestow万ten thousand

Same reading

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many strokes does 世 have?

The kanji 世 (generation) has 5 strokes. Watch the animation above to see the correct order.

What is the correct stroke order for 世?

世 follows the standard Japanese stroke order as taught in schools. Use the step-by-step diagram or the "Try Writing" tool above to practice each stroke in sequence.

What does 世 mean?

世 means: generation, world, society, public. On'yomi readings: セイ, セ, ソウ. Kun'yomi readings: よ.

What JLPT level is 世?

世 is a JLPT N4 kanji. This is a beginner-level kanji.