世話 せわ
sewa

Noun
Suru Verb

1. care; looking after; help; assistance; aid

Transitive
日本 にっぽんでは おや ねんをとると、通例 つうれい子供 こどもたちの世話 せわになる。
nippondewa oyawa toshio toruto tsūrēkodomotachino sewani naru.
When parents get old in Japan, they are customarily looked after by their children.
わたくしたちが留守 るす あいだ、誰 だれ いぬ世話 せわをするの?
watashitachiga rusuno aidada rega inuno sewao suruno
Who'll take care of the dog while we're gone?
Noun

2. trouble; bother

Noun
Suru Verb

3. good offices; recommendation; introduction

Transitive
かれ友達 ともだち親切 しんせつ世話 せわでその しょく いた。
karewa tomodachino shinsetsuna sewade sono shokuni tsuita.
He obtained the post through the good offices of a friend.
Noun

4. everyday life; everyday affairs; everyday language

Noun

5. sewamono (Edo-period drama about contemporary life)

Abbreviation
Related to 世話物