noun
sickness and injury allowance; disability benefit
A social insurance benefit paid when a worker is unable to work due to illness or injury, distinct from a pension or lump-sum compensation.
See also: 傷病
傷病手当金は、病気やけがで働けなくなったときに支給されます。
Sickness and injury allowance is paid when you cannot work due to illness or injury.
傷病手当の申請には医師の証明が必要です。
A doctor's certificate is required to apply for the disability allowance.
Compound of 傷病 (injury and illness) and 手当 (allowance, benefit).