世話を焼く
Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 世話を焼く
1
Idiomatic expression
to take care of someone; to look after someone; to help
Examples
赤ん坊の世話を焼けるのが嬉しい。
I'm very happy that I can take care of the baby.
2
Idiomatic expression
to give help where it isn't wanted; to be officious; to bother; to meddle; to interfere
Examples
いらぬ世話をやくな。
Mind your own business.
Kanji in this Word
世
5 strokes
Frequency: 135
JLPT N3
Grade 3
Meanings
generation
world
society
public
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
セイ
セ
ソウ
Kun
— Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
よ
Nanori
— Specialized readings used in names
とし
ゆ
ゆき
話
13 strokes
Frequency: 134
JLPT N4
Grade 2
Meanings
tale
talk
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
ワ
Kun
— Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
はな.す
はなし
焼
12 strokes
Frequency: 982
JLPT N2
Grade 4
Meanings
bake
burning
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
ショウ
Kun
— Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
や.く
や.き
や.き-
-や.き
や.ける
Nanori
— Specialized readings used in names
やい
やき
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