世せ話わのかかる

expression, godan verb (-ru)

be a handful; be troublesome; be a burden

Describes a person, animal, or situation that requires a lot of care, attention, or effort, often implying it is bothersome or demanding. Similar to 世話の焼ける, but 世話のかかる emphasizes the burden of care rather than the meddlesome aspect.

See also: 世話の焼ける (せわのやける)

• この子こ犬いぬはまだ世せ話わのかかる年とし頃ごろだ。

  This puppy is still at an age where it needs a lot of care.

• 彼かれは本ほん当とうに世せ話わのかかる人ひとだ。

  He is really a high-maintenance person.