Japanese

せわ
Meaning: care; help; assistance
Part of Speech: Noun

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Handwriting

世
話

Example sentences

He takes care of his sick mother every day.
お世話になった方々に感謝しています。
I am grateful to the people who helped me.
看護師は入院患者の世話を丁寧にする。
The nurse takes care of the inpatients carefully.
彼女は最後まで患者に添って世話をした
She accompanied and cared for the patient until the end.
うちの坊っちゃんが、いつもお世話になっております。
Thank you for always taking care of our son.
寮母は学生たちの食事の世話をする
The dorm mother takes care of the students' meals.
その酪農家は毎朝牛の世話をする。
The dairy farmer takes care of the cows every morning.
祖母は朝朝暮暮庭の花を世話していた
My grandmother tended to the garden flowers morning and evening, day after day.

Usage Notes

Commonly used in 'sewa o suru' (to take care of) or 'sewa ni naru' (to be in someone's care).

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