Japanese Conversation · Level 8
90 words
Japanese word
ケア
Pronunciation
Romajikea
Meaning
- nouncare
Example
高齢者へのケアが必要です。kō rei sha e no ke a ga hitsu yō de su
Care for older people is necessary.
More examples
退院後も自宅でケアを続けます。tai in go mo ji taku de ke a o tsuzu ke ma su
We will continue care at home after discharge.
Core concept
Centers on noticing a need and responding with attention or help that protects well-being.
Common phrases
ケアが必要ke a ga hitsu yō
need care
ケアを受けるke a o u ke ru
receive care
ケアをするke a o su ru
provide care
Similar words
世話sewa: Attention and practical help provided for another person's daily needs.
介護kaigo: Support for an older or disabled person in managing everyday life.
介助kaijo: Direct physical assistance with actions that a person cannot easily perform alone.
看護kango: Care for a sick or injured person as part of treatment and recovery.
Definition in Japanese
人や物を気にかけ、状態を保つために必要な世話をすること。hito ya mono o ki ni ka ke jō tai o tamo tsu ta me ni hitsu yō na se wa o su ru ko to
Word origin
ケア (kea) is borrowed from English care, a word related to Old English caru, which meant "concern" or "anxiety".
Usage tips
- In Japanese, ケア (kea) often describes organized support for people, especially in health and social services, rather than only personal concern.
Other meanings
- attentionnoun
- nursingnoun
Related words
- ケアするkeasurucare forverb