1.
official booklet certifying a person's disability for welfare services
An official government-issued booklet certifying that a person has a recognized disability. It is used to access various support services, tax exemptions, discounts, and welfare benefits in Japan. There are three types depending on the kind of disability.
障害者手帳を取得する。
Obtain a disability certificate.
障害者手帳を持つことで、交通費の割引が受けられる。
By having a disability certificate, you can receive discounts on transportation costs.
市役所に行って障害者手帳の申請をした。
I went to the city hall and applied for a disability certificate.
USAGE:
In Japan, there are three types of disability certificate: 身体障害者手帳 (for physical disabilities), 療育手帳 (for intellectual disabilities), and 精神障害者保健福祉手帳 (for psychiatric disabilities). Possession entitles holders to various government services and private discounts.
COMMON COLLOCATIONS:
- 障害者手帳を取得する: to obtain a disability certificate
- 障害者手帳の申請: application for a disability certificate