“The world” in Japanese
Short answer
The world in Japanese is “世界” (sekai). Full meaning: the world, society, the universe; sphere, circle, world; world-renowned, world-famous.
Other ways to say “The world” in Japanese
俗塵
zokujin the world, earthly affairs
世上
sejou the world
俗間
zokkan the world, the public
下界
gekai the world, the earth; this world (as opposed to heaven); lower bound
ゼカイ
zekai the world, society, the universe; sphere, circle, world; world-renowned, world-famous
世の中
yononaka society, the world, the times
ぜかい
zekai the world, society, the universe; sphere, circle, world; world-renowned, world-famous
セカイ
sekai the world, society, the universe; sphere, circle, world; world-renowned, world-famous
せかい
sekai the world, society, the universe; sphere, circle, world; world-renowned, world-famous
一天四海
ittenshikai the world, the universe
江湖
kouko the public, the world; rivers and lakes; Zen disciples
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