世知辛い (せちがらい) Japanese meaning | KotomoraFreq.FrequencyTop 50,000 Meanings
1
i-adjective
tough; hard; cold
Describes a world or times that are harsh, unkind, or difficult to live in. Often used in set phrases like 世知辛い世の中.
最近は何をするにもお金がかかって、本当に世知辛い。
These days everything costs money; it's really hard.
2
i-adjective
stingy; miserly; calculating
Describes a person who is tight-fisted, money-grubbing, or always thinking about personal gain. Less common than sense 1.