世 kanji: meaning “generation”, readings and mnemonic
JLPT N45 strokes
Meaning and readings
- Meaning
- generation
- On'yomi
- セイ、セ、ソウ
- Kun'yomi
- よ
Picture story to remember 世
A stand on the left holds a test tube that hangs from it. Each test tube is one generation, lined up like the kanji.
Parts in this story:十
How to write 世: stroke order
世 is written with 5 strokes. Watch them drawn in order.
Words that use 世
- 世界せかいworld
- 世よworld, age
Practice this kanji in the app
Review 世 with the picture story and come back to it as you forget.
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