English–Japanese

“person with a disability” in Japanese

Japanese

Pronunciation

Romajishōgaisha

Example

障害者が働きやすい会社を目指します。shō gai sha ga hatara ki ya su i gai sha o me za shi ma su

We aim to be a company where people with disabilities can work comfortably.

Illustration for 障害者 (person with a disability)

How to say “person with a disability” in Japanese

“Person with a disability” in Japanese is 障害者 (shōgaisha).

Describes a person whose physical or mental functions are limited in ways that affect daily life or participation.

Full entry for 障害者: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with 障害者

この施設では、障害者も参加しやすい案内を用意しています。ko no shi setsu de wa shō gai sha mo san ka shi ya su i an nai o yō i shi te i ma su

This facility provides information that makes it easy for people with disabilities to participate.

Tips for using 障害者

  • English treats people with disabilities as a plural noun phrase, so it takes verbs such as are and have rather than is and has.

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