world, boundary, realm
On'yomi (音読み)
- カイ
- エ
Kun'yomi (訓読み)
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About this kanji
The kanji 「界」 primarily means "world," "boundary," or "realm." It is commonly used in noun forms, without any native Japanese readings. A frequent compound is 「世界」 (せかい), meaning "world," which you might use when talking about global cultures or perspectives. Another useful compound is 「境界」 (きょうかい), meaning "boundary," often referring to geographical or metaphorical limits. Additionally, 「領域」 (りょういき) translates as "territory," focusing on areas of influence or control. A helpful tip is to remember that 「界」 often relates to a defined space or concept, reflecting different aspects of existence, whether physical, social, or philosophical.
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Example sentences
世界が広いです。
The world is large.
Meanings across languages
- English
- world, boundary, realm
- Tiếng Việt
- thế giới, biên giới, cảnh giới
- 日本語
- 世界, 境界, 領域
- 한국어
- 세계, 경계, 영역
- 中文
- 世界, 边界, 领域
- id
- dunia, batasan, wilayah
- th
- โลก, เขตแดน, อาณาจักร
- es
- mundo, límite, reino
- fr
- monde, limite, royaume
- de
- Welt, Grenze, Reich
- pt
- mundo, fronteira, reino
Common compounds
- 世界せかいworld
- 境界きょうかいboundary, border
- 領域りょういきterritory, area
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