世知
せち
Also written 世智
Meanings
- Noun worldly wisdom; gumption
- stingy person
Kanji
Example sentences
- 金が物言う、世知辛いこのご時世に、彼の生き方は一服の清涼剤だね。
In this harsh, petty world where money does the talking, his way of life is like a breath of fresh air. - 世知辛い世の中だね。
This is a rough world we are living in.
Common phrases
- 世知辛い (せちがらい) tough (world)