Meaning

Primary

Second Generation

Word Type

noun

Explanation

The two generation is the second generation.

Reading

にせい
  • Kyoko
    (Tokyo accent, female)
  • Kenichi
    (Tokyo accent, male)

Explanation

This is a jukugo word, which usually means on'yomi readings from the kanji. If you know the readings of your kanji you'll know how to read this as well.

Context

Pattern of Use

Common Word Combinations

  • 二世としてがんばる

    to do one's best as part of the second generation

    二世としてスピーチする

    to give a speech as a member of the second generation

    二世として生まれる

    to be born in the second generation

Context Sentences

母は日本で生まれたアメリカ人の二世です。

My mother is a second generation American who was born in Japan.

エリザベス二世はイギリスの女王でした。

Elizabeth II was the Queen of England.

二世タレントで人気の人は少ないです。

Few second-generation celebrities are popular.

Kanji Composition