バリアフリー

ばりあふりー

noun, na-adjective

barrier-free, accessible

1. barrier-free, accessible

Describes facilities, buildings, or designs that are accessible to people with disabilities, the elderly, or anyone with mobility challenges. Includes ramps, elevators, wide doorways, and other accessibility features.

バリアフリーの部屋(へや)はありますか。

Do you have an accessible room?

この駅(えき)はバリアフリー化(か)が進(すす)んでいる。

This station has made good progress on accessibility improvements.

車椅子(くるまいす)でも移動(いどう)しやすいように、バリアフリーの設計(せっけい)になっている。

It's designed to be barrier-free so that people in wheelchairs can move around easily.

Usage

Very common in everyday Japanese, especially in public signage, real estate, and travel contexts. Japan has been actively promoting バリアフリー improvements in public spaces, particularly since the 2020 Olympics preparations.

Related words

ユニバーサルデザイン (universal design) is a broader concept that aims to make products and environments usable by everyone, not just those with specific disabilities.

Common collocations

バリアフリー化(か): making something barrier-free
バリアフリー対応(たいおう): accessibility-compliant
バリアフリーの設計(せっけい): barrier-free design
バリアフリー住宅(じゅうたく): accessible housing
心(こころ)のバリアフリー: attitudinal accessibility (removing social/psychological barriers toward people with disabilities)

Related Words

Related: 車椅子(くるまいす) (wheelchair)

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