conduct of life; way of living in the world
Refers to one's overall approach to navigating life and society, often implying practical wisdom or philosophy. Frequently used in set phrases like 処世術 (art of living) or 処世訓 (maxims for life).
He has his own art of living.
この本には人生の処世訓がたくさん書かれている。
This book contains many maxims for living.
art of living; worldly wisdom; secret of success in life
precepts for living; maxims for life
worldly-wise; skilled at navigating life; knowing how to get on in the world
philosophy of living; art of navigating life
worldly-wise; skilled at navigating life
Compound of 処 (deal with, manage) and 世 (world, society). The exact historical derivation is uncertain, but the combination naturally yields the meaning of managing one's life in the world.