世話

nounせわ · sewa

1. Englishcare; looking after; help; assistance

   • 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.

2. Englishtrouble; bother

3. Englishgood 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. Englisheveryday life; everyday affairs; everyday language

5. Englishsewamono (Edo-period drama about contemporary life)

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