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時勢 (じせい) Japanese meaning | Kotomora
Meanings 1
noun
trend of the times ; spirit of the age ; current of the times
Refers to the prevailing social, political, or cultural trends of a particular period. Often used in discussions of adapting to or going against the times.
Kanji 勢 forces, energy, military strength Similar words 時じ 代だい 時代 is a general term for an era or period, while 時勢 emphasizes the trends and currents within that period.
流りゅう 行こう 流行 refers to fads or fashion trends, often short-lived; 時勢 is broader and encompasses deeper social and cultural shifts.
Etymology Compound of 時 (time, era) and 勢 (force, momentum, trend). The combination conveys the idea of the driving forces or trends of a particular time.
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His way of thinking is out of step with the times.
