noun
Ministry of Health and Welfare (former)
Obsolete term; replaced by 厚生労働省 (Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare) in 2001. Used in historical contexts.
See also: 厚生労働省
厚生省は2001年に厚生労働省に再編された。
The Ministry of Health and Welfare was reorganized into the Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare in 2001.
Current ministry that succeeded 厚生省 in 2001, adding labour affairs to its portfolio.
Compound of 厚生 (welfare) and 省 (ministry). The name reflects its historical role in health and welfare administration.