noun
low income
Used in economic, social, and policy contexts to describe individuals, households, or groups with limited earnings.
低所得の家庭には補助金が出る。
Subsidies are provided for low-income households.
低所得者向けの住宅支援が拡充された。
Housing support for low-income earners has been expanded.
Refers to poverty as a broader social condition, not just income level.
Compound of 低 (low) and 所得 (income).