世話を焼く (せわをやく) – 1. to take care of someone; to look after... | Shirabe

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世話せわを焼やく

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Meaning

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English · JMdict

to take care of someone; to look after someone; to help

赤あかん坊ぼうの世話せわを焼やけるのが嬉うれしい。

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

to give help where it isn't wanted; to be officious; to bother; to meddle; to interfere

いらぬ世話せわをやくな。

Mind your own business.

Kanji

世セイ generation, world, society 話ワ tale, talk 焼ショウ bake, burning

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Sentences

彼女かのじょはその子こにつきまとって、うるさく世話せわを焼やく。

She hovers over that child like a hen with one chick.

Tatoeba

トムはメアリーの世話せわを焼やく。

Tom takes care of Mary.

Tatoeba