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
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

COLLOCATIONS:

  • 処世術(しょせいじゅつ)を身(み)につける - to acquire life skills
  • 処世術(しょせいじゅつ)に長(た)けている - to be skilled at social navigation
  • 巧(たく)みな処世術(しょせいじゅつ) - clever social maneuvering

RELATED:

  • 世渡(よわた)り - getting through life
  • 根回(ねまわ)し - groundwork, preparation

Related Words

Related: 世渡(よわた)り (getting through life)
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Added 2026.1.21 9:27 · Revised 2026.1.24 23:24
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