世話人(せわにん)

せわにん
noun
organizer
1. organizer
a person who organizes or manages an event or group; a caretaker; a sponsor
彼女(かのじょ)が今回(こんかい)の世話人(せわにん)だ。
She is the organizer for this time.
世話人(せわにん)として会(かい)を取(と)りまとめる。
To organize the meeting as the coordinator.
同窓会(どうそうかい)の世話人(せわにん)に選(えら)ばれた。
I was chosen as the organizer for the class reunion.

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

COMPOSITION:

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

ROLES:

  • 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

COMMON CONTEXTS:

  • 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

REGISTER: Neutral.

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Added 2026.1.21 20:34
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