How to Say ‘Assistance; helping (care work)’ in Japanese
介助
kaijo
[kai-joh]
💬 Usage Tip: [介助] is a more professional care term than [手伝い]. It’s used for specific support tasks (eating, toileting, transfer).
🇯🇵 In Japan: Facilities often use set phrases like [食事介助] and may expect staff to follow manuals and record observations during [介助].
Phrase Breakdown
介助
kaijo
[kai-joh]
assistance; care support (physical help)
Hands-on assistance with activities like eating, bathing, toileting, transfers. Common term in caregiver duties.
食事の介助ができます。
I can assist with meals.
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