遊ゆう泳えい術じゅつ

expression, noun

art of getting along in the world; knack for navigating life

Figurative expression likening social navigation to swimming; used for the skill of managing relationships, career, and life's challenges. The literal meaning 'how to swim' is also present but less common.

See also: 遊泳 (ゆうえい)

• 社しゃ会かい人じんとしての遊ゆう泳えい術じゅつを身みにつけるのは簡かん単たんではない。

  It's not easy to acquire the art of getting along in the world as a working adult.

• 彼かれは遊ゆう泳えい術じゅつに長たけていて、どんな職しょく場ばでもうまくやっていく。

  He is skilled at navigating life and gets along well in any workplace.