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世話をする

sewa o suru
verb★Intermediate— to take care of
informal

To look after someone or something, often involving daily care or attention

祖母の世話をしています

I'm taking care of my grandmother

ペットの世話をする

To take care of pets

💡

This phrase is commonly used for caring for people (especially elderly or children) or pets, but can also refer to managing tasks or responsibilities

Collocations

世話になるto be taken care of世話焼きoverprotective世話を焼くto fuss over someone

Synonyms

看護する面倒を見る介護する

Antonyms

放任する無視する

Related Phrases

世話になるphrase
to be taken care of
世話焼きphrase
overprotective

💡Pro Tip

Common Usage

This phrase is very common in daily conversation when talking about caring for others

⚡Gold Rule

Object Selection

The object of 世話をする can be people (children, elderly) or things (pets, plants)

📖Word Origin

From 世話 (sewa) meaning 'care' or 'attention' and する (suru) meaning 'to do'

📝Usage Notes

While often used for physical care, it can also imply emotional support or managing someone's affairs. The object can be people (children, elderly) or things (pets, plants).

Word Breakdown

世話
care, attention
noun
+
を
object marker
particle
+
する
to do
verb
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