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.
It's the way of the world that the rich get richer.
It's just the way of the world that young people move to the city.
Standard kanji spelling.
Kana-mixed spelling; may be used for clarity or emphasis.
Compound of 世 (yo, 'world, society') + の (no, possessive particle) + 習い (narai, 'custom, practice, what is learned'). Literally 'the custom of the world'.