JLPT · Level 122
15 words
Japanese word
養護
Pronunciation
Romajiyōgo
Meaning
- nouncare
Example
病気の子どもの養護を行います。byō ki no ko do mo no yō go o okona i ma su
We provide care for sick children.
More examples
養護を担当する職員が、子どもたちの毎日の生活を支えています。yō go o tan tō su ru shoku in ga ko do mo ta chi no mai nichi no sei katsu o sasa e te i ma su
The staff member in charge of caring for the children supports their daily lives.
Core concept
Expresses attentive care given to maintain the well-being of a person who needs physical or health-related support.
Common phrases
病児の養護yamai ji no yō go
care of sick children
養護を担当するyō go o tan tō su ru
be in charge of care
Similar words
看護kango: Care for a person's health during illness or recovery, often with attention to medical needs.
介護kaigo: Practical support that helps a person who needs assistance with everyday living.
世話sewa: Attention and help given to meet another person's needs in daily life.
Definition in Japanese
病気や弱い立場にある人の健康を守り、必要な世話をすること。byō ki ya yowa i tachi ba ni a ru hito no ken kō o mamo ri hitsu yō na se wa o su ru ko to
Word origin
The word is formed from 養 (yō, "nourish") and 護 (go, "protect"), whose meanings together suggest caring for someone's well-being.
Usage tips
- In Japanese schools, an 養護教諭 (yōgo kyōyu) is a licensed teacher who handles students' health needs, so the role is commonly called a school nurse in English.