Japanese

せいき
Meaning: century
Part of Speech: Noun

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Example sentences

私たちは21世紀に生きている。
We live in the 21st century.
その伝統的な儀式は、何世紀も受け継がれてきた。
That traditional ceremony has been passed down for centuries.
カラスは20世紀最高のソプラノ歌手の一人だ。
Callas is one of the greatest sopranos of the 20th century.
日本にキリスト教が伝来したのは、16世紀半ばのことだ。
Christianity was introduced to Japan in the middle of the 16th century.
日本の仏教は六世紀に百済から伝来した。
Buddhism was introduced to Japan from Baekje in the 6th century.

Usage Notes

Refers to a period of 100 years, especially those of the Christian era (A.D.).

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