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世話
Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 世話.
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Entry
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)
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