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JLPT N1 Advanced

お節介

Meddling; unwanted help given with good intentions

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節介 less common, more formal
Noun, Na-adjective

Meddling" / "A Busybody

Describes unasked-for assistance or interference in another’s affairs, often stemming from misguided kindness.

Example

おせっかい かも しれません が 、 もう少し 休んだ ほう が いい です よ 。

This might be meddlesome of me, but you should probably rest a little more.

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お節介
おせっかい
Meddling; unwanted help given with good intentions
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