世紀
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Base noun form. Refers to a period of 100 years. Often used with numbers to specify centuries, e.g., 『21世紀』 (nijuuisseiki, '21st century').
Theme
Two friends, Aya and User, are visiting a museum and discussing historical artifacts from different centuries.
世紀
せいき
century
Time & DatesSeasons & Periods
Memory Hook
Imagine a timeline divided into 100-year blocks — each block is a 'seiki' (世紀, 'century'). 'Sei' sounds like 'say' and 'ki' like 'key' — 'Say key' to unlock a century!
Cultural Note
In Japan, centuries are often referenced in historical contexts, such as 『20世紀』 (nijusseiki, '20th century') for the 1900s. This term is common in education, media, and discussions about eras and cultural shifts.
Forms
Base: 世紀Base noun form. Refers to a period of 100 years. Often used with numbers to specify centuries, e.g., 『21世紀』 (nijuuisseiki, '21st century').