世話人(せわにん)

世話人(せわにん) refers to someone who takes responsibility for organizing or managing something.

Etymology

• 世話(せわ): Care, assistance, help
• 人(にん): Person

Functions

• Event organizer: Arranges meetings, gatherings, reunions
• Group coordinator: Manages communications and logistics
• Sponsor/patron: Supports an event or cause
• Caretaker: In some contexts, someone who looks after others

Usage

• 同窓会(どうそうかい)の世話人(せわにん) (class reunion organizer)
• 結婚式(けっこんしき)の世話人(せわにん) (wedding coordinator/sponsor)
• 勉強会(べんきょうかい)の世話人(せわにん) (study group organizer)
• 議員連盟(ぎいんれんめい)の世話人(せわにん) (parliamentary group coordinator)

Political usage

In politics, 世話人(せわにん) often refers to a coordinator of a parliamentary group or faction.

Similar words

• 幹事(かんじ): Secretary, organizer (more formal)
• 主催者(しゅさいしゃ): Host, sponsor (more formal)
• 世話人(せわにん): Emphasizes the caretaking/facilitating role

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