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世間一般 (せけんいっぱん) Japanese meaning | Kotomora
Meanings 1
expression
the world at large ; society in general ; conventional wisdom
Refers to the general public, common societal views, or what is widely accepted as normal. Often used when contrasting with personal or minority opinions.
けん
一いっ
般ぱん
と
は
少すこ
し
ずれ
て
いる
。
His way of thinking is a little out of step with the general public.
Kanji 世 generation, world, society Similar words 世せ 間けん 世間 means 'society' or 'the world of people' more broadly, while 世間一般 emphasizes the general or average aspect of that society.
一いっ 般ぱん 一般 means 'general' or 'common' and can be used in many contexts; 世間一般 specifically ties it to societal norms and public opinion.
Etymology Compound of 世間 (seken, 'society, the world of people') and 一般 (ippan, 'general, common'). The combination is straightforward and transparent.
