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余計 よけい N2

  1. excessive; extra; more; spare; superfluous; surplus; too many; too much
  2. needless; uncalled-for; uninvited; unnecessary; unwanted
  3. all the more; even more

余計なお世話 よけいなおせわ

  1. none of your business; not your concern

余計者 よけいもの

  1. fifth wheel; interloper; person whose presence is unwelcome, unnecessary or a nuisance; third wheel
  2. superfluous man (literary archetype)

世話 せわ N4

  1. aid; assistance; care; help; looking after
  2. bother; trouble
  3. good offices; introduction; recommendation
  4. everyday affairs; everyday language; everyday life
  5. sewamono (Edo-period drama about contemporary life)
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