“Worldly wisdom” in Japanese
Short answer
Worldly wisdom in Japanese is “世知” (sechi). Full meaning: worldly wisdom, gumption; stingy person.
Other ways to say “Worldly wisdom” in Japanese
俗才
zokusai worldly wisdom, practical wisdom
世才
sesai worldly wisdom, practical wisdom, prudence, shrewdness
処世術
shoseijutsu worldly wisdom, secret of success in life
世間知
sekenchi worldly wisdom, knowledge of the ways of the world
せち
sechi worldly wisdom, gumption; stingy person
世智
sechi worldly wisdom, gumption; stingy person
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