Japanese Business Glossary

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.

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.

開示 (kaiji) means "disclosure" or "release" in English. In the context of business and legal matters, it refers to the act of making information available to the public or to specific parties. This can include financial statements, company activities, and other relevant information that stakeholders, investors, or regulatory bodies need to know.

付記 (fuki) is a Japanese term that translates to "annotation" or "addition." In the context of company incorporation and legal documents, 付記 typically refers to an additional note or supplementary information added to a document. This can include explanations, clarifications, or extra details that are not part of the main content but are necessary for a complete understanding of the document.

For example, in the registration of a company, fuki might be used to add specific details about the company's activities, changes in the company's structure, or other important information that needs to be officially recorded.

地番 (jiban) refers to a plot number or lot number used in Japan to identify a specific piece of land. It is part of the addressing system in Japan, particularly for land registration and property management.

A jiban is unique to each parcel of land within a designated area and is used to accurately identify property boundaries and ownership details. The jiban system is separate from the postal address system, which is more commonly used for mailing purposes.