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“universality” in Japanese

Japanese

Pronunciation

Romajifuhen

Example

普遍の真理を学びます。fu hen no shin ri o mana bi ma su

We study a universal truth.

Illustration for 普遍 (universality)

How to say “universality” in Japanese

“Universality” in Japanese is 普遍 (fuhen).

Expresses the idea that a quality or rule extends beyond individual examples and holds in a broad range of cases.

Full entry for 普遍: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with 普遍

教育には普遍と地域性の両方が必要です。kyō iku ni wa fu hen to chi iki sei no ryō hō ga hitsu yō de su

Education needs both universality and regional character.

Tips for using 普遍

  • In discussions of culture, ethics, or knowledge, 普遍 (fuhen) marks a claim as broadly valid rather than tied to one society, period, or example.

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