The World
Society, The Universe
noun
Both kanji mean world, so it should be easy to guess this is a word for the World. It also means society or the Universe.
This is a jukugo word, which usually means on'yomi readings from the kanji. You know the on'yomi reading for 界, but you didn't learn this on'yomi reading of 世, so here's a mnemonic to help you remember:
What's the most hated vegetable in the world? Celery (せ), probably. The world is divided into those who love celery and those who hate celery. Which one are you?
世界一
number one in the world
世界人口
world population
世界平和
world peace
世界チャンピオン
world champion
世界の平和
world peace
世界の国々
countries of the world
世界の人々
people of the world
自分の世界
one's own world
外の世界
the outside world
ビジネスの世界
the business world
世界に広がる
to spread around the world
世界にある
to exist in the world
世界に向ける
to turn something towards the world
世界は広いから、色々な国に行きたいです。
The world is big, so I want to go to various countries.
このドキュメンタリーは全世界で人気の大作になりました。
This documentary has become a popular masterpiece worldwide.
アーティストは、自分の世界を持ってる人が多いです。
Many artists have a world of their own.