Japanese word

福祉

Pronunciation

Romajifukushi

Meaning

  • nounwelfare

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)

More examples

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.

Core concept

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

Common phrases

  • 福祉制度fuku shi sei do

    welfare system

  • 福祉施設fuku shi shi setsu

    welfare facility

  • 福祉サービスfuku shi sā bi su

    welfare services

Similar words

社会保障shakaihoshō: Public systems that protect people's livelihoods through benefits and services.
支援shien: Help given to people who need assistance with a particular need or situation.
介護kaigo: Care and daily assistance for people who have difficulty managing daily activities alone.

Definition in Japanese

社会の中で誰もが安心して暮らせるように行われる援助や環境づくり。sha kai no naka de dare mo ga an shin shi te ku ra se ru yō ni okona wa re ru en jo ya kan kyō zu ku ri

Word origin

福祉 (fukushi, "welfare") is formed from the Sino-Japanese elements 福 (fuku, "blessing") and 祉 (shi, "happiness"), both linked to a fortunate life.

Usage tips

  • 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 meanings

  • social servicesnoun
  • well-beingnoun

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