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世話

Care


Meaning

Care, Looking After

Word Type

noun, verbal noun

Explanation

Older generations mostly talk about one thing: care. Everybody wants to receive care once they're older, don't they?


Reading

せわ

Explanation

This is a jukugo word, which usually means on'yomi readings from the kanji. If you know the readings of your kanji you'll know how to read this as well. Just remember that 世 is せ here, and not せい!


Context

Patterns of Use

Common Word Combinations

  • 世話ができる

    can take care of

    世話がいる

    to need care, to need assistance

    世話がかかる

    to depend on care, to be troublesome

    世話がやける

    to depend on care, to be troublesome

  • 世話をする

    to take care of

    世話を受ける

    to receive care, to receive assistance

  • 世話になる

    to receive care, to receive assistance

  • 子どもの世話

    childcare

    食事の世話

    meal preparation, meal assistance

    身の回りの世話

    personal care, everyday care

  • お世話

    care, support

Context Sentences

日本ではお世話になりました。

Thank you for your great kindness in Japan.

あんたは本当に世話のかかる子だね!

You're truly a high-maintenance child!

ヤバイ!赤子の世話、思ってたよりめっちゃキツイわ。

Yikes! Taking care of a baby is way tougher than I thought.


Kanji Composition