also: せいぞく
worldly things; common customs; ordinary life
Refers to the everyday, non-religious, material aspects of society and life; often contrasted with spiritual or monastic concerns.
the world; the common people; the masses
Used to refer to society at large or the general public, often in a slightly formal or literary context.
secularity
Specifically the quality of being secular, often used in compounds like 世俗主義 (secularism).
See also: 世俗主義
He lives a quiet life, detached from worldly desires.
This novel vividly depicts the common customs of the Edo period.
He stuck to his beliefs without being swayed by public opinion.
The term 'secularism' means the separation of religion and politics.
secularization; popularization
worldliness; worldly-mindedness
worldly; secular
secularism
secular state; secular nation
Standard kanji form; the reading せぞく is the most common.
Rare reading; せぞく is overwhelmingly preferred in modern Japanese.
Composed of 世 (world, society) and 俗 (customs, vulgar). The word has been used in Japanese to refer to the secular or mundane world, as opposed to the religious or spiritual realm.