English–Japanese

“welfare” in Japanese

Japanese

Also厚生 (kōsei)

Pronunciation

Romajifukushi

Example

地域の福祉について学びます。chi iki no fuku shi ni tsu i te mana bi ma su

I learn about welfare in the community.

Illustration for 福祉 (welfare)

How to say “welfare” in Japanese

“Welfare” in Japanese is 福祉 (fukushi).

Covers support and public systems that help people maintain a stable life when they need assistance.

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

Example sentences with 福祉

自治体の福祉サービスを利用しています。ji chi tai no fuku shi sā bi su o ri yō shi te i ma su

I use my local government's welfare services.

Tips for using 福祉

  • In everyday conversation, 福祉 (fukushi) can describe a field of work, as in 福祉の仕事 (fukushi no shigoto), rather than only a government benefit.

Other Japanese words for “welfare”

政府は国民の厚生を守ります。sei fu wa koku min no kō sei o mamo ri ma su

The government protects the welfare of its citizens.

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