sei- root words — words with the sei- root

The root sei- comes from Japanese sei, meaning generation. 2 words in Dendril are built from it, including nisei, sansei. Dendril shows them on a free interactive word map — no signup, no ads.

Words that use the sei- root

Explore words with sei- — words containing the sei- root and sharing its sense of "generation". Examples include nisei, sansei. Click any word to see its own roots, definition, and related words.

What does sei- mean?

The sei- root means generation, from Japanese sei. Recognizing it helps you decode and remember the many English words built on this root.