世の中
よのなか
yononaka
JLPT N3nounVocabularyLevel 39 - JLPT N3
Quick answer
世の中 (よのなか (yononaka)) means "The world". Use this page for pronunciation, example sentences, and related kanji.
Meaning
The world
Also : Society
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Example Sentences
世の中はお金だけで動いているわけではない。
よのなかはおかねだけでうごいているわけではない。
The world does not run on money alone.
世の中には様々な考えを持つ人がいる。
よのなかにはさまざまなかんがえをもつひとがいる。
There are people with various ideas in this world.
Kanji in this word
Grammar to study at this level
- [Verb dictionary/nai form] + ように～ように (you ni) - So that
- [Verb dictionary form] + ことにする～ことにする (koto ni suru) - Decide to
- [Verb dictionary form] + ことになる～ことになる (koto ni naru) - It has been decided that
- [Noun/Verb te-form] + ばかり～ばかり (bakari) - Only / Nothing but
- [Verb/Adjective plain form] + はずだ～はずだ (hazu da) - Should be / It is expected
Last updated Jun 11, 2026
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