社会事業
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Meanings
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social work; social welfare service; social enterprise
Broad term covering organized efforts to address social issues, including professional social work, welfare services, and social-purpose projects or enterprises.
She studied social work at university and got a job at a welfare facility.
In this area, social projects run by residents are actively carried out.
Usage patterns
- 〈場所〉で社会事業を行うto carry out social work/welfare activities in a place
She carries out social welfare work in Africa.
- 社会事業に携わるto be engaged in social work
He has been engaged in social welfare work for many years.
- 〈人〉のために社会事業を起こすto start a social welfare project for someone
He started a social welfare project for poor children.