界 — World, Boundary
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Common Japanese Words with 界 (World, Boundary)
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The society of all human generations (世) living within the earthly boundary (界) is the world.
Frequently Asked Questions About 界 (World, Boundary)
What is the best kanji mnemonic for 界 (World, Boundary)?
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The Shibashi Japanese kanji mnemonic for 界 ("World, Boundary", read as かい) is: A man wants to see the edge of the world with his kite (かい). Using visual kanji mnemonics that combine the character's radicals, meaning, and reading into a single illustrated scene makes 界 effortless to recall.
What does the kanji 界 mean and how is it read in Japanese?
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The Japanese kanji 界 means "World, Boundary". Its primary reading is かい (On'yomi: かい; Kun'yomi: —). Our Japanese kanji mnemonics tie the reading directly into the visual story so you remember both the meaning and pronunciation together.
What are common Japanese words and compounds with 界?
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Essential Japanese vocabulary words containing 界 include: 世界 (せかい - the world, society, the universe).
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