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Japanese · 日本語
Translation
余計なお世話
Romanization
Yokei na osewa
Pronunciation
yoh-kay nah oh-seh-wah
When to use it
Use this only when setting a boundary or responding to conflict. It can sound confrontational. In Japanese, tone and relationship matter; when unsure, choose a polite version or soften your delivery.
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余計なお世話 — a boundary-setting line in a tense conversation for "mind your own business".
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FAQ
You say "余計なお世話" in Japanese. The romanized form is "Yokei na osewa", and a simple pronunciation cue is "yoh-kay nah oh-seh-wah".
This entry is marked as rude. The usage note explains when the phrase is appropriate and when you should soften it.
Use "yoh-kay nah oh-seh-wah" as a learner-friendly pronunciation cue. The romanization is "Yokei na osewa".
Use this only when setting a boundary or responding to conflict. It can sound confrontational. In Japanese, tone and relationship matter; when unsure, choose a polite version or soften your delivery.