Vocab Info

N4 Expression

世話(せわ)になる

to be much obliged (to someone), to receive favor (favour), to be indebted, to be grateful

    Details

    • Pitch Accent

    • Word Type

      Expression

    • 単語の書類

      表現

    Examples

    • 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.

      • N3
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