世話を焼く せわをやく Also written 世話をやく Meanings Expression, Godan verb to take care of someone; to look after someone; to help to give help where it isn't wanted; to be officious; to bother; to meddle; to interfere Kanji 世 world. Read as セ. 話 talk 焼 burn. Read as やく. Word lists Idioms Jinuma: Japanese Dictionary · Word lists