Generation in Japanese
"generation" in Japanese, with the kanji that carry the meaning.
2 Japanese kanji carry the meaning "generation". The most common choice is shown first.
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Top pick
generation, world, society, public
Reading: sei
5 strokes
Where it comes from
Three tens for thirty years. One generation.
What it carries
Generation, world, society. Represents era and society.
Related kanji for "generation"
Frequently asked questions
What is the Japanese kanji for generation?
The most common kanji for "generation" is 世, read as sei. It means generation, world, society. Related kanji: 代 (generation).
How many strokes does 世 have?
世 has 5 strokes.