俗ぞく才さい

noun

worldly wisdom; practical wisdom; street smarts

Refers to the ability to navigate everyday life and social situations with practical, sometimes shrewd, intelligence. Not academic or theoretical knowledge.

• 彼かれは学がく問もんはないが、俗ぞく才さいに長たけている。

  He lacks formal education but is blessed with worldly wisdom.

• 商しょう売ばいには俗ぞく才さいが必ひつ要ようだ。

  Practical wisdom is necessary for business.