noun
household receiving public assistance; welfare-dependent household
Official term for a household receiving livelihood protection benefits under Japan's Public Assistance Act. Often used in social welfare and administrative contexts.
生活保護受給世帯の数は年々増加している。
The number of households receiving public assistance is increasing year by year.
生活保護受給世帯に対する支援制度が拡充された。
Support programs for welfare-dependent households have been expanded.
Compound of 生活保護 (livelihood protection) + 受給 (receiving benefits) + 世帯 (household). A modern administrative term.