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世話

Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 世話

世話
せわ
Noun
Freq #2831
1

Noun or participle which takes the aux. verb suru; Transitive verb

care; looking after; help; assistance; aid

Examples
日本では親は年をとると、通例子供たちの世話になる。
When parents get old in Japan, they are customarily looked after by their children.
私たちが留守の間、誰が犬の世話をするの？
Who'll take care of the dog while we're gone?
2

trouble; bother

3

Noun or participle which takes the aux. verb suru; Transitive verb

good offices; recommendation; introduction

Examples
彼は友達の親切な世話でその職に就いた。
He obtained the post through the good offices of a friend.
4

everyday life; everyday affairs; everyday language

5

Abbreviation

sewamono (Edo-period drama about contemporary life)

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
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