世話(せわ)好(ず)き

せわずき
noun, na-adjective
person who likes to help others; meddlesome person
personality
1. person who likes to help others; someone who enjoys taking care of others
a person who naturally tends to help and take care of people around them
彼女(かのじょ)は世話好(せわず)きで頼(たよ)りになる。
She likes helping others and is dependable.
世話好(せわず)きな性格(せいかく)で、困(こま)っている人(ひと)を見(み)ると放(ほう)っておけない。
Having a helpful nature, I can't leave someone in trouble alone.
祖母(そぼ)は世話好(せわず)きで、いつも近所(きんじょ)の子供(こども)の面倒(めんどう)を見(み)ている。
My grandmother likes to help out and always looks after the neighborhood children.
世話好(せわず)きな人(ひと)は良(よ)くも悪(わる)くも目立(めだ)つ。
People who like to help stand out, for better or worse.
2. busybody; meddlesome person
someone who interferes in others' affairs, often unwanted (negative nuance)
彼(かれ)は世話好(せわず)きで余計(よけい)なお節介(せっかい)が多(おお)い。
He's meddlesome and often gives unwanted help.
世話好(せわず)きも度(ど)を過(す)ぎると迷惑(めいわく)になる。
Being overly helpful can become a nuisance.
世話好(せわず)きな人(ひと)は良(よ)くも悪(わる)くも目立(めだ)つ。
People who like to help stand out, for better or worse.

Compounds

世話(せわ) (care/help) + 好(ず)き (liking/fond of)

Usage

Can be positive (caring, helpful) or negative (meddlesome, nosy) depending on context. When excessive, it can be seen as お節介(せっかい) (unsolicited interference).

Common patterns

Can be used as a noun or a na-adjective:

  • 世話好(せわず)きな人(ひと) - a helpful/meddlesome person
  • 世話好(せわず)きである - to like helping others

SIMILAR ～好(ず)き COMPOUNDS:

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Added 2026.1.28 11:55 · Revised 2026.9.2 13:01
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