Translation guide
The concept of safeguarding one's means of living, often used in policy, legal, or social welfare contexts. In Japanese, this is commonly expressed through compound nouns or phrases related to livelihood security, welfare, or employment protection.
Referring to government programs or systems that protect people's basic standard of living, such as welfare or public assistance.
The standard term for Japan's public assistance program, which guarantees a minimum standard of living. Often translated as 'livelihood protection' or 'welfare'.
彼は生活保護を受けている。
He is on livelihood protection.
生活保護制度は憲法第25条に基づいている。
The livelihood protection system is based on Article 25 of the Constitution.
A broader term meaning 'livelihood security' or 'guarantee of a living', often used in policy discussions about social safety nets.
政府はすべての国民に生活保障を提供すべきだ。
The government should provide livelihood protection to all citizens.
Protecting one's job, income, or business from loss or disruption.
Refers to employment protection, such as laws against unfair dismissal or measures to maintain jobs.
雇用保護政策が強化された。
Employment protection policies have been strengthened.
Literally 'protection of income', used in contexts like income security or insurance.
この保険は病気による収入の保護を提供する。
This insurance provides income protection in case of illness.
Protecting one's means of living from various threats, such as economic downturns, disasters, or personal crises.
A natural, everyday phrase meaning 'to protect one's livelihood' or 'to safeguard one's living'.
私たちは地域の生活を守るために活動している。
We are working to protect the livelihoods of the community.
A more formal compound meaning 'protection of livelihood', used in legal or economic contexts.
漁業者の生計の保護が重要な課題だ。
Protection of fishermen's livelihoods is an important issue.
The direct translation '生計保護' is not commonly used. Use '生活保護' for welfare contexts or '生活を守る' for general protection of livelihood.