お節介
Reading: おせっかい
Meaning: meddling, interference, busybody behavior
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Example Sentence
隣人 の お節介 で 問題 が 複雑 に なった
The neighbor's meddling made the problem more complicated.
Usage Notes
Refers to unwanted help or interference in other people's affairs. Often well-intentioned but annoying or counterproductive. Can be used as a noun or na-adjective.
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