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.
失業したので、雇用保険の手続きをしました。
I lost my job, so I applied for unemployment insurance.
雇用保険は、再就職を支援する制度です。
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.
失業保険をもらっている間、仕事を探しています。
I'm looking for a job while receiving unemployment benefits.
Talking about the act of receiving unemployment insurance payments.
Formal way to say 'receive unemployment insurance benefits.'
現在、雇用保険を受給しています。
I am currently receiving unemployment insurance benefits.
Common, slightly informal way to say 'get unemployment benefits.' 失業手当 specifically refers to the allowance.
失業手当をもらいながら、職業訓練を受けています。
I'm receiving unemployment benefits while taking vocational training.
The process of filing a claim or applying for unemployment insurance.
General phrase for 'do the paperwork for unemployment insurance.'
退職後、すぐに雇用保険の手続きをしなければなりません。
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.
ハローワークで失業給付を申請しました。
I applied for unemployment benefits at Hello Work.
The contribution or premium paid for unemployment insurance.
The premium for unemployment insurance, deducted from salary.
毎月の給料から雇用保険料が引かれています。
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.