ヘルプマーク

noun

Help Mark badge; badge indicating a hidden disability or medical condition

A badge worn to discreetly signal that the wearer may need assistance due to a non-visible condition, such as an internal disorder, pregnancy, or hearing impairment. Primarily used in Japan.

wasei-eigo (Japanese-coined English), from help mark

• 電でん車しゃでヘルプマークを付つけている人ひとを見みかけたら、席せきを譲ゆずってください。

  If you see someone wearing a Help Mark badge on the train, please offer them your seat.

• ヘルプマークは、外がい見けんでは分わからない病びょう気きや障しょう害がいがあることを周しゅう囲いに知しらせるためのものです。

  The Help Mark badge is for letting others know that you have an illness or disability that isn't visible.