the real world

Translation

現実世界 / 社会 / 実社会

Meaning

Practical life outside of protected environments like school, home, or theoretical study, where one must deal with everyday responsibilities, economic pressures, and social consequences.

Examples

• You cannot expect your parents to support you forever; eventually, you have to face the real world.
  You cannot expect your parents to support you forever; eventually, you have to face the real world.
• His academic theories were brilliant, but they completely ignored the complexities of the real world.
  His academic theories were brilliant, but they completely ignored the complexities of the real world.