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helper, care worker, home aide
A person who assists others, especially a home care worker who helps elderly or disabled people with daily tasks. In Japan, ヘルパー most commonly refers to certified home care aides.
Usage
In Japan, ヘルパー most commonly refers to a ホームヘルパー (home helper) — a certified care worker who visits homes to assist with daily living tasks for the elderly or disabled. This is the primary meaning in everyday conversation.
Common collocations
- ホームヘルパー: home care worker
- ヘルパーを頼む: to request a care worker
- ヘルパーの資格: care worker certification
- ヘルパー派遣: care worker dispatch
Similar words
介護士 (care worker) is the more formal term for a certified care professional. ヘルパー is the common everyday term.
Related Words
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介護士 (care worker)