welfare; public welfare; social welfare
Refers to the well-being and social support of the public, often used in policy and administrative contexts.
The government should prioritize the welfare of its citizens.
Improvement of welfare facilities is being demanded.
(former) Ministry of Health and Welfare
Abbreviation of 厚生省 (Ministry of Health and Welfare), a former government ministry. Now part of 厚生労働省.
See also: 厚生省
The Ministry of Health and Welfare was merged with the Ministry of Labour in 2001 to become the Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare.
The company introduced a system aimed at improving employees' welfare.
The government announced that it would strive to promote public welfare.
welfare pension; employees' pension
welfare facilities