Nursing Care Vocabulary

Study Japanese care terms with kana, romanization, definitions and example sentences.

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車いすくるまいす

wheelchair (kurumaisu)

A chair with wheels used by a person who has difficulty walking.

車いすを使いますか。

食事介助しょくじかいじょ

meal assistance (shokuji kaijo)

Support given so a person can eat safely and comfortably.

食事介助の前に姿勢を確認します。

入浴介助にゅうよくかいじょ

bathing assistance (nyuyoku kaijo)

Assistance for bathing while protecting safety, privacy and dignity.

入浴介助では声かけが大切です。