noun, noun or participle which takes 'suru', transitive verb
nursing; protective care
Refers to looking after and protecting people who need special support, such as children in care facilities, the elderly, or people with disabilities. Often used in compound terms like 養護学校 (school for children with special needs) or 養護施設 (children's care home).
彼女は養護施設で働いている。
She works at a children's care home.
高齢者
The work of caring for the elderly is rewarding.