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JLPT N3 Intermediate

世間

The public, society, and the world of human affairs.

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1 Noun

Society" / "The Public

Refers to the collective public or community specifically as a source of opinion, reputation, and social scrutiny.

Example

彼 は 世間 の 評価 を とても 気にする タイプ だ 。

He's the type of person who really cares about public opinion.

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2 Noun

The Real World" (of human experience)

The realm of practical human affairs and everyday life as opposed to a sheltered, theoretical, or secluded existence.

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世間
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The public, society, and the world of human affairs.
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