1.
social security, social welfare
Government programs providing assistance for healthcare, pensions, and other needs.
社会保障制度を改革する。
Reform the social security system.
社会保障費が増加している。
Social security costs are increasing.
社会保障に頼る。
Rely on social security.
社会保障 refers to government programs providing financial support for healthcare, pensions, unemployment, and other welfare needs.
COMPONENTS:
- 社会: society
- 保障: guarantee, security
JAPAN'S SOCIAL SECURITY SYSTEM INCLUDES:
- 年金: pensions
- 医療保険: health insurance
- 介護保険: nursing care insurance
- 雇用保険: unemployment insurance
- 生活保護: public assistance/welfare
COMMON COLLOCATIONS:
- 社会保障制度: social security system
- 社会保障費: social security expenses
- 社会保障番号: social security number (マイナンバー)
- 社会保障改革: social security reform
CONTEXT:
With Japan's aging population, 社会保障費 continues to rise, making it a major political and economic topic.