No. 1,374 in Japanese
世
"世" means "world," "generation," or "society."
In a sentence
この世には多くの不思議があります。
There are many wonders in this world.
In this sentence, '世' refers to 'this world' or 'the realm of human existence', emphasizing the physical world we live in.
世の中は常に変化していきます。
The society constantly undergoes changes.
Here, '世' is used to represent 'society' or 'the general affairs of people', indicating the ever-evolving nature of collective human life.
世間の意識が変わりつつあります。
The public awareness is gradually changing.
In this case, '世' is connected to '世間' (public or people in society), stressing the opinions or concerns among the members of society.
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