Jisho

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せわ 世話
Common word JLPT N3 Show 7 collocations Links
Noun, Suru verb, Transitive verb
1. care; looking after; help; assistance; aid​
  • にほん日本
  • で
  • は
  • おや親
  • は
  • 年をとる
  • と
    • 、
  • つうれい通例
  • こども子供たち
  • の
  • せわ世話
  • になる
    • 。
When parents get old in Japan, they are customarily looked after by their children.
Noun
2. trouble; bother​
Noun, Suru verb, Transitive verb
3. good offices; recommendation; introduction​
  • かれ彼
  • は
  • ともだち友達
  • の
  • しんせつ親切な
  • せわ世話
  • で
  • その
  • しょく職
  • に
  • つ就いた
    • 。
He obtained the post through the good offices of a friend.
Noun
4. everyday life; everyday affairs; everyday language​
Noun
5. sewamono (Edo-period drama about contemporary life)​Abbreviation, See also 世話物

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