(せかい)

せかい
noun
world
1. world, earth
The planet Earth and all its inhabitants.
世界(せかい)(ひろ)
The world is vast.
There are many countries in the world.
World peace is very important.
I want to learn more about the various countries of the world.
2. world, realm, sphere
A particular area of activity or experience.
I like the world of books.
I entered the world of art.
I work in the world of music.
Adults don't understand the world of children.
When you read various books, you can discover new worlds.

世界(せかい) has two main meanings: the physical world/earth, and a realm or sphere of activity.

MEANINGS:
1. The world/earth: 世界(せかい)(じゅう)旅行(りょこう)する (travel around the world)
2. A realm/sphere: 音楽(おんがく)世界(せかい) (the world of music)

COMMON EXPRESSIONS:

  • 世界(せかい)(じゅう): all over the world
  • 世界(せかい)(てき): worldwide, global
  • 世界(せかい)(いち): world's best, number one in the world
  • (ぜん)世界(せかい): the whole world

RELATED:

  • 地球(ちきゅう): Earth (the planet)
  • 社会(しゃかい): society