worldly affairs; everyday matters; daily chores
Refers to mundane, secular, or routine concerns of daily life, often with a nuance of being unrefined or distracting from higher pursuits.
He dislikes being bothered by worldly affairs.
I want to live quietly, away from everyday cares.
Compound of 俗 (ぞく, 'worldly, vulgar') and 事 (じ, 'matter, affair').