Japanese

になる

せわになる
Meaning: to be indebted to; to be in someone's care
Part of Speech: Verb

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Verb inflections

Form Affirmative Negative
Present 世話になる 世話にならない
Polite 世話になります 世話になりません
Past 世話になった 世話にならなかった
Polite + Past 世話になりました 世話になりませんでした
Te-form 世話になって 世話にならなくて
Potential 世話になれる 世話になれない
Passive 世話になられる 世話になられない
Causative 世話にならせる 世話にならせない
Causative + Passive 世話にならされる 世話にならされない
Imperative 世話になれ 世話になるな

Handwriting

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話
に
な
る

Example

I am grateful to my teacher who took great care of me during my study abroad.

Usage Notes

Used when receiving help, support, or care from someone. Often preceded by the honorific 'お' as 'お世話になる'.

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