Word Meaning 世話になる

せわになる sewaninaru

世話になる is read as せわになる (sewaninaru) and means to receive favor.

Meaning

English

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

Reading

Kana

せわになる

Romaji

sewaninaru

Stroke Sequence

5 Characters • 26 Total Strokes

Study Signals and Categories

JLPT N4 Jōyō Grade 3 Kanken 8級 Proverb ✓ Rank 91297 Priority O

Related Vocabulary

Max. 12

世話が焼ける

せわがやける

to require the care of others

世話の焼ける

せわのやける

needing care (of a person)

世話

せわ

sewamono (Edo-period drama about contemporary life)

世話人

せわにん

sponsor

世話物

せわもの

sewamono (Edo-period drama about contemporary life)

世間話

せけんばなし

small talk

お世話になる

おせわになる

to receive favor

世話役

せわやく

mediator

世話女房

せわにょうぼう

perfectly dedicated wife

世話講談

せわこうだん

drama about domestic life

世話係

せわがかり

attendant

世話焼き

せわやき

helpful person

Example Sentences

これからお世話になるね。

I'll be in your care from now on.