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世話を焼く 【せわをやく】

  1. [exp,v5k] to take care of someone; to look after someone; to help
  2. [exp,v5k] to give help where it isn't wanted; to be officious; to bother; to meddle; to interfere
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Kanji in this word:

Kanji Meanings On Readings Kun Readings
世 Generation, World, Society, Public セイ, セ, ソウ よ
話 Tale, Talk ワ はな.す, はなし
焼 Bake, Burning ショウ や.く, や.き, や.き-, -や.き, や.ける