What does 世話 mean?
世話 is a Japanese noun meaning “looking after; to look after” in English. It can also be translated as “trouble, good offices, everyday life” depending on context. It is written as 世話 in kanji, せわする in hiragana, and sewasuru in romaji. This word is part of JLPT N4 vocabulary.
Example sentences
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.
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.