- meddling; meddlesomeness; nosiness; interference; officiousnessobscure termsee also お節介
adjectival nouns or quasi-adjectives (keiyodoshi); noun (common) (futsuumeishi)
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- meddling; meddlesomeness
- nosiness
- interference
- officiousness
This meaning refers to the act of interfering in someone else's affairs, often in a way that is unwanted or unwelcome. It implies an overstepping of boundaries into personal matters.
This meaning emphasizes a tendency to be overly curious about other people's lives, often asking questions or seeking information that is not freely given.
Her curiosity is nosy; she keeps asking about my private life.
This meaning pertains to the act of obstructing or intervening in a situation that does not involve one directly, often with negative consequences.
This refers to the quality of being overly eager to offer unwanted help or advice, which can come across as intrusive rather than helpful.
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