Translation guide
Expresses the entirety of the world, often in a global or universal sense. Japanese uses different words depending on nuance: physical planet, all people, or all countries.
Referring to the physical Earth as a whole, or something that spans the entire globe.
Literally 'the whole world'. Common in news and formal contexts. Emphasizes all countries or regions.
全世界が注目している。
The whole world is watching.
Means 'all over the world' or 'throughout the world'. Very common in everyday speech.
世界中を旅したい。
I want to travel the whole world.
Emphasizes the entire planet Earth as a physical entity. Used in scientific or environmental contexts.
地球全体の気温が上昇している。
The temperature of the whole world is rising.
Referring to the global population, all human beings.
Literally 'people of the whole world'. Natural way to say 'everyone in the world'.
世界中の人々が平和を願っている。
People all over the world wish for peace.
Similar to above, slightly more formal or written.
全世界の人がインターネットを使っている。
People all over the world use the internet.
Expressing the idea of the whole world in an abstract or universal sense, often in set phrases.
Means 'the world as a whole'. Used in discussions about global issues.
世界全体で協力する必要がある。
The whole world needs to cooperate.
A formal phrase meaning 'with the whole world' or 'worldwide', often used in contexts like celebrations or efforts.
全世界を挙げて祝った。
The whole world celebrated.
世界中 (せかいじゅう) is more colloquial and means 'throughout the world' or 'all over the world'. 全世界 (ぜんせかい) is slightly more formal and often used in news or official contexts, meaning 'the entire world' as a unit. Both are common.
世界中で人気がある。
It's popular all over the world.
全世界が協力すべきだ。
The whole world should cooperate.