世話人
Meanings
1
A person who takes care of practical arrangements and support for a group, event, or individual, often in an organizational or community context.
I took on the role of neighborhood association caretaker.
He supports daily life as a caretaker for international students.
2
A person who acts as an intermediary, especially in arranging meetings, introductions, or negotiations. Often used in formal or business contexts.
As a mediator for the business talks, I bridged the two companies.
He was asked to be a go-between for the marriage proposal.
Usage patterns
- 〈人〉が世話人になるfor someone to become the organizer/caretaker
He became the organizer of the neighborhood association.
- 〈人〉に世話人を頼むto ask someone to act as a go-between
I asked my uncle to act as the go-between to arrange the marriage talks.
- 世話人を務めるto serve as the sponsor/manager (of an event or group)
She serves as the organizer of the alumni reunion.