ケア

けあ
noun / verb (suru)
care, caregiving, maintenance
1. care, caregiving, support
Taking care of someone, especially in medical, nursing, or emotional support contexts.
高齢者(こうれいしゃ)のケアをする。
I provide care for elderly people.
メンタルケアが必要(ひつよう)だ。
Mental health care is needed.
被災者(ひさいしゃ)の心(こころ)のケアに力(ちから)を入(い)れている。
They are putting effort into emotional care for disaster victims.
2. care, maintenance, upkeep
Looking after something to keep it in good condition, such as skin, hair, or equipment.
スキンケアをする。
I do skincare.
ヘアケア用品(ようひん)を買(か)った。
I bought hair care products.
毎日(まいにち)のケアが美(うつく)しい肌(はだ)を作(つく)る。
Daily care creates beautiful skin.

ケア comes from English "care" and is used both as a noun and as a suru verb (ケアする).

COMMON COMPOUNDS:

  • スキンケア: skincare
  • ヘアケア: hair care
  • メンタルケア: mental health care
  • 介護(かいご)ケア: nursing care
  • アフターケア: aftercare, follow-up care
  • セルフケア: self-care
  • ケアマネージャー: care manager (in nursing/welfare)

SIMILAR WORDS:

  • 手入(てい)れ: maintenance, grooming (more traditional Japanese term)
  • 介護(かいご): nursing care (specifically for elderly/disabled, more formal)
  • 世話(せわ): taking care of, looking after (broader, everyday term)
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