1.
the next world, the afterlife, the other side
Refers to the world after death in Japanese spiritual and religious belief. Contrasted with この世 (this world).
あの世で会おう。
Let's meet in the afterlife.
祖母はあの世から見守っている。
My grandmother is watching over us from the other side.
あの世に行ってもあなたを忘れない。
Even if I go to the afterlife, I won't forget you.
COMMON COLLOCATIONS:
- あの世に行く: to pass away, to go to the afterlife
- あの世で会う: to meet in the afterlife
OPPOSITE:
- この世: this world, the present life