Translation guide
The quality of being detached from worldly concerns, material pursuits, or practical affairs. Can be positive (spiritual purity, innocence) or negative (naivety, impracticality).
Describing a person or attitude that is focused on spiritual or idealistic matters rather than material or worldly concerns.
Literally 'transcending the vulgar world'. Refers to a state of being above worldly matters, often with a spiritual or artistic connotation.
I admire his unworldly way of living.
Escaping from worldly affairs. Often used in contexts of seeking a simple, spiritual life free from societal pressures.
To reach a state of unworldliness.
To leave the mundane world behind. A phrase describing the act of detaching from everyday society.
He left the worldly life behind and secluded himself in the mountains.
Describing a lack of experience or sophistication regarding the harsh realities of life, often due to being sheltered or pure-hearted.
Literally 'not knowing the world'. Describes someone naive or ignorant of how society works. Can be negative or endearing.
She is unworldly, so she is easily deceived.
Pure and innocent. Emphasizes a lack of corruption or malice, often seen as a positive trait.
Innocent, naive, especially in a charming or youthful way. Often used for someone inexperienced in love or worldly matters.
Describing ideas, plans, or people that are not grounded in practical reality.
There is no single Japanese word that covers all nuances of 'unworldliness'. The translation depends heavily on whether you mean spiritual detachment, naivety, or impracticality. Using a direct dictionary equivalent like 超俗 for a naive person would sound odd.
彼の純真な性格が周囲を和ませる。
His unworldly personality puts everyone at ease.
She is so unworldly that she doesn't get jokes.
The discussion is too unworldly; no concrete ideas are coming out.