Meaning

Primary

Care

Alternative

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
  • Kyoko
    (Tokyo accent, female)
  • Kenichi
    (Tokyo accent, male)

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 is here, and not せい!

Context

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

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