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Essential Japanese vocabulary for care workers

Core care Japanese terms for mobility, meals, bathing, safety and workplace communication.

By Japan SSW Test Editorial Team

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Table of Contents

  1. Care nouns
  2. Common verbs
  3. Respectful phrases

Care nouns

This section explains care nouns for Nursing Care SSW preparation, with emphasis on official-source verification and practical review.

Common verbs

This section explains common verbs for Nursing Care SSW preparation, with emphasis on official-source verification and practical review.

Respectful phrases

This section explains respectful phrases for Nursing Care SSW preparation, with emphasis on official-source verification and practical review.

Study Recommendations

  • Study vocabulary cards
  • Say terms aloud
  • Connect terms to scenarios

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FAQ

Is essential japanese vocabulary for care workers official exam advice?

No. This guide explains public information and study strategy. Always confirm current exam rules with official sources.

How should I use this guide?

Read the summary, review the official links, practice related questions, then record weak points for revision.

Official Sources

  1. Long-term Care Specified Skilled Worker Evaluation Test, Prometric Japan (accessed 2026-06-20)
  2. Specified Skilled Worker (i): The Nursing Care Field, Immigration Services Agency of Japan / SSW portal (accessed 2026-06-20)
  3. Study Text: Nursing Care Skills, Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare (accessed 2026-06-20)