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Meaning of 世紀 in Japanese
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世紀JLPT 3
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Kana Readingせいき
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Romajiseiki
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Word Senses
Examples of 世紀, せいき in a sentence
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このドクロマークは17世紀後半にイギリスで活動した世界的に有名な海賊キャプテン・キッドにちなんでつけられた。
This skull and crossbones was named based on the world-famous Captain Kidd who was active in late 17th century Britain.
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It is said that the castle dates back to the 11th century.
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肥大化、過度の商業化などの問題も抱えて、五輪は新世紀に向かう。
Despite the problems of excessive commercialization, etc. the Olympics will go forward into the new century.
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Prophets have been forecasting the end of the world for centuries.
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彼は船で何世紀も前に自分の土地を離れた古代の神様についての話を聞いていた。
He had heard stories about an ancient god who had left his land centuries before by ship.
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He was born in the 19th century.
Kanji in this word
9 strokes
chronicle, account, narrative, history, annals, geologic period
On'Yomi: キ
Kun'Yomi:
5 strokes
generation, world, society, public
On'Yomi: セイ, セ, ソウ
Kun'Yomi: よ, さんじゅう