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guardian, legal guardian
A person appointed by law or by a court to manage the affairs of someone who cannot manage them on their own, such as a minor or a person with diminished capacity.
成年後見人が必要だ。
An adult guardian is needed.
裁判所が後見人を選んだ。
The court appointed a guardian.
認知症の親のために、家庭裁判所に後見人の申立てをした。
I filed a petition with the family court for a guardian for my parent who has dementia.
WORD FORMATION:
後見 (guardianship) + 人 (person).
COMMON COLLOCATIONS:
- 成年後見人: adult guardian (for adults with diminished capacity)
- 未成年後見人: guardian for a minor
- 後見人を選任する: to appoint a guardian
USAGE:
A legal term. In everyday conversation, people are more likely to say 世話をする人 (a person who takes care of someone) unless specifically discussing legal arrangements.