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世話を焼く

せわをやく

Readings

せわをやく

Meanings

  1. 1.
    exp, v5kto take care of someone; to look after someone; to help
  2. 2.
    exp, v5kto give help where it isn't wanted; to be officious; to bother; to meddle; to interfere

Kanji breakdown

世
N35 strokesGrade 3
話
N213 strokesGrade 2
焼
N412 strokesGrade 4

Example sentences

赤ん坊の世話を焼けるのが嬉しい。

I'm very happy that I can take care of the baby.

いらぬ世話をやくな。

Mind your own business.

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世話を焼くせわをやく

to bother; to meddle; to poke one's nose (into another's business); to be too helpful

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