noun
limited guardian
Legal term for a person appointed to assist an adult with reduced mental capacity in specific legal acts, under Japanese adult guardianship law.
裁判所は彼女に補助人を付ける決定を下した。
The court decided to appoint a limited guardian for her.
A curator appointed for a person with significantly impaired mental capacity, with intermediate authority between a 補助人 and a 成年後見人.
Compound of 補助 (assistance) and 人 (person), reflecting the role of assisting in legal matters.