処世術(しょせいじゅつ)

しょせいじゅつ
noun
wisdom for getting through life; social skills
societycognition
1. wisdom for getting through life; social skills; art of living
Practical knowledge and skills for navigating social situations, relationships, and life challenges successfully.
処世術(しょせいじゅつ)を身(み)につける。
To acquire social skills for getting through life.
それは彼(かれ)の処世術(しょせいじゅつ)の一(ひと)つだ。
That's one of his strategies for getting by in life.
会社(かいしゃ)で生(い)き残(のこ)るための処世術(しょせいじゅつ)を学(まな)んだ。
I learned the art of surviving in the company.

Etymology

処世(しょせい) (getting through the world) + 術(じゅつ) (art, technique) - techniques for navigating life.

Usage

Refers to practical wisdom including:

  • Reading social situations
  • Building relationships
  • Avoiding conflicts
  • Advancing one's interests diplomatically

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Related Words

Related: 世渡(よわた)り (getting through life)
Related: 根回(ねまわ)し (groundwork, preparation)
Compare: 人生哲学(じんせいてつがく) (philosophy of life)
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Added 2026.1.21 9:27 · Revised 2026.9.2 13:01
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