介護(かいご)

かいご
noun (verbal)
nursing care
1. nursing care, caregiving
Care provided to elderly or disabled people who need assistance with daily activities.
両親(りょうしん)の介護(かいご)をしている。
I am caring for my parents.
介護(かいご)サービスを利用(りよう)する。
Use nursing care services.
介護(かいご)施設(しせつ)に入(はい)る。
Enter a nursing care facility.

An important topic in Japan due to the aging population.

Common expressions:

  • 介護(かいご)する (to provide care)
  • 介護(かいご)保険(ほけん) (long-term care insurance)
  • 介護(かいご)施設(しせつ) (care facility)
  • 介護(かいご)離職(りしょく) (leaving work to provide care)
  • 在宅(ざいたく)介護(かいご) (home care)
general
Added 2026.1.16 9:27 · Revised 2026.1.19 21:17
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