noun
ways of the world; human nature; state of society
Refers to the general state of society, public sentiment, or the way people tend to behave. Often used in formal or written contexts, especially in news and commentary.
世情に疎い人は、時代の変化についていけない。
People who are out of touch with the ways of the world cannot keep up with the changing times.
最近の世情を反映して、節約
Reflecting the current state of society, a tendency toward thrift is growing stronger.
Compound of 世 (yo, 'world, society') and 情 (jō, 'feelings, circumstances'). The reading せじょう is a regular on'yomi combination.