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N4 Expressions, Godan verb with 'ru' ending

世話(せわ)になるto be much obliged (to someone), to receive favor (favour), to be indebted, to be grateful

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    1. Expressions, Godan verb with 'ru' ending

      1.

      to receive favor, to receive assistance, to receive help, to be looked after, to be taken care of, to become dependent (on), to become much obliged (to someone), to become indebted

      Polite (teineigo) language, oft. used to express gratitude,

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    お世話になる 【おせわになる】

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      子供(こども)(わたし)(おや)世話(せわ)になる

      I will entrust the kids to my parents.

      • N4

      (はは):「先生(せんせい)(わたし)(むすめ)世話(せわ)になっています。」

      Mother: 'Teacher, I will leave my daughter to you.'

      • N4

      あなたに世話(せわ)になった記憶(きおく)一切(いっさい)ない。

      I have absolutely no memory of being indebted to you.

      • N4

      自問(じもん)する:「本当(ほんとう)彼女(かのじょ)世話(せわ)になって()いのだろうか…。」

      Asking oneself: 'I wonder if it is really okay to receive a favor from her...'

      • N3

      小学生(しょうがくせい)(とき)担任(たんにん)先生(せんせい)にとても世話(せわ)になっていた()がします。

      I have a feeling that I am really indebted to the teacher that was responsible for me in primary school.

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