synonym Comparative
介護
VS
看病
Differences Between "介護" and "看病"
Option A
介護
Meaning
nursing care, caregiving
Reading
かいご (kaigo)
Syllabus Level
N3
Practical Example
将来、高齢者の介護の仕事がしたいです。
In the future, I want to work in elder care.
Option B
看病
Meaning
nursing (a patient), caregiving for the sick
Reading
かんびょう (kanbyō)
Syllabus Level
N2
Practical Example
彼女は病気の母親を毎日看病している。
She is nursing her sick mother every day.
Which one to use?
Select the correct Japanese word for this context
Which word fits this context: "(nursing care, caregiving)"?
🎉 正解 / Correct!
使い分け解説:
- 介護: Refers to providing care for elderly, sick, or disabled people. Often used in a professional or familial context. (高齢者や病気の人、障がいのある人の世話をすることに使われます。)
- 看病: Specifically refers to taking care of someone who is ill or injured. It implies providing medical and emotional support. (病気や怪我をした人の世話をすること。医療的、精神的なサポートを含むニュアンスがあります。)
- 介護: Refers to providing care for elderly, sick, or disabled people. Often used in a professional or familial context. (高齢者や病気の人、障がいのある人の世話をすることに使われます。)
- 看病: Specifically refers to taking care of someone who is ill or injured. It implies providing medical and emotional support. (病気や怪我をした人の世話をすること。医療的、精神的なサポートを含むニュアンスがあります。)
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