世話
Common
Noun
Irregular
Transitive
1
noun (common) (futsuumeishi)noun or participle which takes the aux. verb surutransitive 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.
2
noun (common) (futsuumeishi)
trouble;bother
3
noun (common) (futsuumeishi)noun or participle which takes the aux. verb surutransitive 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)
abbreviation
sewamono (Edo-period drama about contemporary life)
See also:
世話物 (せわもの)