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Zach

お世話

御世話

Reading

Kana: おせわ
Romaji: osewa
Kana
Romaji

Definition

1

help; aid; assistance

Kanji

Readings: セイ、 セ、 ソウ、 よ、 さんじゅう
Meanings: generation, world, society, public
Readings: ワ、 はな.す、 はなし
Meanings: tale, talk
Readings: ギョ、 ゴ、 おん-、 お-、 み-
Meanings: honorable, manipulate, govern

Example Sentences

(おお)きなお世話(せわ)だ。
➥Mind your own business!
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世話(せわ)になりました。
➥I really appreciate your kindness.
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世話(せわ)になっております。
➥It has always been a pleasure to work with you.
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よけいなお世話(せわ)だ。
➥It is no business of yours.
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大変(たいへん)世話(せわ)になりました。
➥Thank you very much for all you have done.
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いろいろお世話(せわ)になりました。
➥Thank you very much for everything.
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