Japanese

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

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Handwriting

お
世
話

Example sentences

I am very grateful for all the help the teacher has given me.
その節は大変お世話になりました。
Thank you very much for your help at that time.
帰国に際して、お世話になった方々へ挨拶に回った。
Upon returning to my home country, I went around to greet those who had taken care of me.
うちの倅がいつも大変お世話になっております。
My son is always in your debt (for your kindness).
お世話になった先生が、隣の町の学校へ転任することになった。
The teacher who took care of us has been transferred to a school in the neighboring town.
何時ぞやは、大変お世話になりました。
Thank you for your help the other day.

Usage Notes

A polite term for help, care, or support received from others. Commonly used in greetings like 'Itsumo osewa ni natte orimasu'.

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