Translation guide
Describes someone experienced in the ways of the world, often implying sophistication, practicality, or a lack of naivety. Can also refer to material or secular concerns as opposed to spiritual ones.
Describing a person who is knowledgeable about life, not naive, and often socially adept.
Literally 'accustomed to the world'. Describes someone who is worldly-wise, experienced in social situations, and not easily shocked.
He is a very worldly person.
Means 'secular' or 'worldly' in the sense of being concerned with material things rather than spiritual. Can describe a person focused on worldly pleasures.
She pursues worldly success.
Actually means 'unworldly' or 'above worldly concerns', but can be used in contrast. Included here to warn against confusion.
This means the opposite: detached from worldly affairs, often in a refined or artistic way. Do not use for 'worldly'.
Referring to things of this world, especially material possessions, pleasures, or concerns, in contrast to religious or spiritual matters.
Directly means 'secular' or 'worldly'. Used for worldly affairs, pleasures, or knowledge as opposed to religious.
He renounced worldly desires.
Means 'of this world' or 'earthly', often used in religious contexts to contrast with the afterlife or spiritual realm.
Refers to the mundane world, everyday society with its cares and temptations. Often used in Buddhist contexts.
Describing someone who has broad international experience, is familiar with many cultures, and is sophisticated in a global sense.
Means 'having an international sensibility'. Describes someone who is worldly in the sense of being globally aware and culturally adaptable.
She is valued as a worldly talent.
Literally 'knows the world'. A straightforward way to say someone is worldly-wise through travel and experience.
While 世俗的な人 is possible, it often implies 'materialistic' or 'secular' rather than 'sophisticated'. Use 世慣れた for the positive sense of worldly-wise.
世慣れた is about social experience and savvy. 世俗的 is about being concerned with worldly (often material) things, and can have a negative nuance of being unspiritual.
I was surprised by his unworldly attitude.
Peace of mind is more important than worldly wealth.
The monk lives away from worldly troubles.
He has been worldly since he was young.