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お世話になる

Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word お世話になる

おせわになる
Expression
Polite
Godan verb
Freq #2387
1

Oft. used to express gratitude

to receive favor; to receive assistance; to receive help; to be looked after; to be taken care of; to become dependent (on); to become much obliged (to someone); to become indebted

Examples
お世話になりました
I really appreciate your kindness.

Kanji in this Word

5 strokes
Frequency: 135
JLPT N3
Grade 3

Meanings

generation
world
society
public

Readings

On — Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
セイ
ソウ
Kun — Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
Nanori — Specialized readings used in names
とし
ゆき
13 strokes
Frequency: 134
JLPT N4
Grade 2

Meanings

tale
talk

Readings

On — Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
Kun — Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
はな.す
はなし
12 strokes
Frequency: 1087
JLPT N2
Grade 8

Meanings

honorable
manipulate
govern

Readings

On — Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
ギョ
Kun — Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
おん-
お-
み-
Nanori — Specialized readings used in names
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