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“To become dependent” in Japanese

Short answer
世話になる sewaninaru sewaninaru

To become dependent in Japanese is “世話になる” (sewaninaru). Full meaning: to receive favor, to receive assistance, to receive help, to be looked after, to be taken care of, to become dependent (on), to become much obliged (to someone), to become indebted.

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