世話
せわ
Meanings
- Noun, する verb, Transitive care; looking after; help; assistance; aid
- Noun trouble; bother
- Noun, する verb, Transitive good offices; recommendation; introduction
- Noun everyday life; everyday affairs; everyday language
- sewamono (Edo-period drama about contemporary life) See also: 世話物 (せわもの).
Kanji
Example sentences
- 君は時には子供の世話をしなければならない。
You should look after the children from time to time. - 君が出かけている間、だれがその犬の世話をしたのですか。
Who took care of the dog while you were away? - 私たちが休暇をとっている間、近所の人が私たちの猫の世話をしてくれた。
While we were on holiday, a neighbor took care of our cat. - 休暇中、近所の人がうちの猫の世話をしてくれた。
While we were on holiday, a neighbor took care of our cat. - 看護婦は病人の世話をする。
Nurses attend to sick people.
Common phrases
- 世話をする (せわをする) to take care of
- 世話になる (せわになる) to receive favor
- 世話を焼く (せわをやく) to take care of someone
- 世話を続ける
- 世話ができる
Related forms
- お世話 (おせわ) help (polite)
Words containing 世話
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