世よの習ならい

expression, noun

the way of the world; the lay of the land; the inescapable circumstances of life

A set phrase expressing resignation or acceptance of how things inevitably are in life or society. Often used in reflective or philosophical contexts.

• 世よの習ならいで、金かね持もちはますます金かね持もちになる。

  It's the way of the world that the rich get richer.

• 若わか者ものが都と会かいへ出でていくのも世よの習ならいだ。

  It's just the way of the world that young people move to the city.