Japanese Business Glossary

居宅療養管理指導 (kyotaku ryoyo kanri shido), Home Medical Care Management Guidance, is a Japanese healthcare service that provides medical management and advice for patients receiving care at home. This service typically involves visits by healthcare professionals, such as doctors, nurses, or pharmacists, who assess the patient's condition, manage medications, and provide guidance to caregivers.

仮受金 (kariu-kin) is a term in Japanese accounting that refers to "temporary receipts" or "temporary advances." It is used to record funds received that cannot be immediately categorized.

This typically occurs when the purpose or the correct account for the receipt is unknown at the time of receipt. It serves as a placeholder until the nature of the transaction is clarified.

Once the correct account is identified, the kariu-kin entry is adjusted and transferred to the appropriate account. This ensures accurate financial reporting and proper tracking of all transactions.

介護 5 (kaigo-do 5), Care Level 5, is the highest level of care need in Japan's long-term care insurance system. This level is assigned to individuals who require the most intensive care and assistance in daily activities.

In Japan, the long-term care insurance system evaluates and assigns a care level from 1 to 5 based on the individual’s physical and mental condition. Kaigo-do 5 indicates that the person needs comprehensive care for almost all daily activities such as eating, bathing, dressing, and mobility. These evaluations help determine the specific services and support the individual is eligible to receive.

遺贈 (izo) refers to a bequest or legacy in Japanese legal terms. It is a provision made in a will where the deceased (testator) leaves specific assets or property to a designated person or entity.

This can include money, real estate, personal belongings, or other types of property. The person or entity receiving the bequest is known as the legatee (受遺者, jueisha).

Izo is a common way for individuals to distribute their estate according to their wishes after they pass away. It is governed by the laws outlined in the Japanese Civil Code.

失業手当 (shitsugyo teate) refers to unemployment benefits in Japan. These benefits are provided to individuals who have lost their jobs and meet certain eligibility criteria. The purpose of shitsugyo teate is to offer financial support to the unemployed while they search for new employment. The benefits are part of the employment insurance system, which all regular employees in Japan are required to join.

To qualify, an individual must have been insured under the employment insurance system for a certain period, typically 12 months in the last two years, and must be actively seeking new employment. Unemployed individuals must register at a Hello Work office, Japan's public employment security office, and submit the necessary documentation to apply for benefits.

The duration and amount of benefits depend on the individual's previous salary, age, and length of employment insurance coverage. Generally, benefits are provided for a period ranging from 90 to 330 days. Recipients are required to report their job-seeking activities regularly and must attend job counseling sessions as required by Hello Work.

副作用 (fukusayo) translates to "side effect" in English. It generally refers to unintended and often undesirable effects that occur in addition to the intended effect of a treatment, medication, or action. For example, in the context of medication, fukusayo can include symptoms like nausea, dizziness, or allergic reactions that are not the primary purpose of the drug but occur as a consequence of its use.