Translation guide
A government program that provides temporary income to workers who have lost their jobs. In Japan, this is called 雇用保険 (koyou hoken), literally 'employment insurance,' and is a key part of the social insurance system.
Referring to the unemployment insurance program or the benefits received from it.
The standard term for unemployment insurance in Japan. It covers both the system and the benefits.
I lost my job, so I applied for unemployment insurance.
Unemployment insurance is a system that supports re-employment.
Literally 'unemployment insurance.' Less common in official contexts than 雇用保険, but still understood. Often used in casual conversation.
I'm looking for a job while receiving unemployment benefits.
Talking about the act of receiving unemployment insurance payments.
The process of filing a claim or applying for unemployment insurance.
General phrase for 'do the paperwork for unemployment insurance.'
After leaving the job, you must apply for unemployment insurance right away.
More specific: 'apply for unemployment benefits.' 失業給付 is the official term for the benefit payment.
The contribution or premium paid for unemployment insurance.
The premium for unemployment insurance, deducted from salary.
Unemployment insurance premiums are deducted from my monthly salary.
In Japan, the official name is 雇用保険 (employment insurance), but many people casually say 失業保険 (unemployment insurance). When dealing with government offices or formal documents, use 雇用保険.
労災保険 (workers' accident compensation insurance) is a separate system for work-related injuries or illnesses. Unemployment insurance is specifically for job loss.
I'm receiving unemployment benefits while taking vocational training.
I applied for unemployment benefits at Hello Work.