介護士

• 読み: かいごし
• ローマ字: kaigoshi
• 漢字の分解: 介 (kai) — mediate, assist; 護 (go) — protect, guard; 士 (shi) — professional, specialist
• 発音: /ka.i.ɡo.ɕi/

意味

Care worker; caregiver. A professional who provides daily assistance to elderly or disabled people.

A noun referring to a certified care worker, formally known as 介護福祉士 (kaigo fukushishi). Japan's ageing population has made this one of the most in-demand professions. Care workers assist with bathing, eating, mobility, and other daily activities in nursing homes, hospitals, or private residences.

例文

1. 祖母の介護士さんはとても優しい人だ。
2. 介護士の資格を取るために専門学校に通っている。
3. 人手不足で、介護士の求人がどこでも出ている。

使い方ガイド

場面: healthcare, elderly care, employment

トーン: neutral

起源と歴史

From Sino-Japanese: 介 (kai, mediate/assist) + 護 (go, protect) + 士 (shi, professional/specialist). Literally 'a specialist who assists and protects.'

文化的背景

時代: Modern

世代: All ages

社会的背景: Universal