Japanese

せけん
Meaning: world; society; public
Part of Speech: Noun

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Handwriting

世
間

Example sentences

He cares too much about what people think.
彼は自らの恥を世間にさらした。
He exposed his own shame to the world.
彼は世間から悪人と見なされている。
He is regarded by society as a bad person.
彼は世間に背中を向けて生きている。
He lives his life turning his back on society.
彼の悪事が世間に暴露された。
His evil deeds were exposed to the public.
そのニュースは瞬く間に世間に知れ渡った。
The news spread throughout the public in the blink of an eye.
彼は世間の荒波に揉まれながら、たくましく成長した。
He grew up resilient while being tossed about by the rough waves of the world.
そのニュースは瞬く間に世間に流布した。
That news spread throughout the world in an instant.
そのニュースはたちまち世間に喧伝された
The news was quickly publicized to the world.
彼は巧みな嘘で真実を覆い隠し、世間の目を瞞着した。
He deceived the public by covering up the truth with clever lies.

Usage Notes

Refers to the general public or the social environment one lives in.

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