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[せ(世)·けん(間)·し(知)·ら·ず]
sekenshirazu
no adjective, na adjective, noun

Root Words:

[せ(世)·けん(間) + し(知)·ら·ず]
seken + shirazu

English Meaning(s) for 世間知らず

no adjective, na adjective, noun
  1. ignorant of the ways of the world
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Definition and Synonyms for 世間知らず

Unworldly not wise in the ways of the world
Synonyms: 世間知らず
Innocent a person who lacks knowledge of evil
Synonyms: 世間知らず

Meanings for each kanji in 世間知らず

» generation; world; society; public
» interval; space
» know; wisdom

Categories 世間知らず is a member of

Individual a human being
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Stroke Order Diagrams for 世間知らず

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Sample Sentences for 世間知らず

He is ignorant of the world.
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My wife is ignorant of the world.
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She isn't so green as to say so.
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She's unbelievably naive.
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She is ignorant of the world.
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