せわ

世 話

Common word

  1. noun (common) (futsuumeishi), noun or participle which takes the aux. verb suru, transitive verb

    care, looking after, help, assistance, aid

    • 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. noun (common) (futsuumeishi)

    trouble, bother

  3. noun (common) (futsuumeishi), noun or participle which takes the aux. verb suru, transitive verb

    good offices, recommendation, introduction

    • 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. noun (common) (futsuumeishi)

    everyday life, everyday affairs, everyday language

  5. noun (common) (futsuumeishi)

    sewamono (Edo-period drama about contemporary life)
    abbreviation