caregiver
A caregiver is a person who looks after someone who is sick, elderly, or unable to care for themselves. This person can be a family member, a friend, or a professional worker.
例文
3 / 5My mother is the primary caregiver for my grandmother.
My mother is the primary caregiver for my grandmother.
The hospital offers a training program for every professional caregiver.
The hospital offers a training program for every professional caregiver.
He is a natural caregiver and is always helping his younger siblings.
He is a natural caregiver and is always helping his younger siblings.
語族
覚え方のコツ
Think of the two words inside: 'care' + 'giver'. It is literally a person who 'gives care' to another person.
クイックテスト
The hospital staff thanked the ______ for looking after the elderly patient so well.
正解!
正解は: caregiver
例文
My mother is the primary caregiver for my grandmother.
everydayMy mother is the primary caregiver for my grandmother.
The hospital offers a training program for every professional caregiver.
formalThe hospital offers a training program for every professional caregiver.
He is a natural caregiver and is always helping his younger siblings.
informalHe is a natural caregiver and is always helping his younger siblings.
Research indicates that a caregiver's mental health is crucial for patient recovery.
academicResearch indicates that a caregiver's mental health is crucial for patient recovery.
The company provides flexible hours for any employee acting as a caregiver.
businessThe company provides flexible hours for any employee acting as a caregiver.
語族
よく使う組み合わせ
よく使うフレーズ
sole caregiver
sole caregiver
caregiver burden
caregiver burden
respite for caregivers
respite for caregivers
よく混同される語
A caregiver looks after people; a caretaker usually looks after a building or land.
A nurse has specific medical training and licenses, while a caregiver can be anyone providing help.
使い方のコツ
The term is most common in North American English. In British English, 'carer' is more frequently used to describe a person looking after a relative or friend.
よくある間違い
Learners sometimes use 'caregiver' when they mean someone who cleans a house (housekeeper) or someone who fixes things (janitor).
覚え方のコツ
Think of the two words inside: 'care' + 'giver'. It is literally a person who 'gives care' to another person.
語源
A compound word formed in the mid-20th century from 'care' (Old English cearu) and 'giver' (from the verb give).
文法パターン
文化的な背景
In many modern societies, caregivers are recognized as essential but often unpaid workers who support the healthcare system.
クイックテスト
The hospital staff thanked the ______ for looking after the elderly patient so well.
正解!
正解は: caregiver
関連語彙
Familyの関連語
father
A1A father is a male parent of a child. This term describes both the biological relationship and the social role of a man who raises and cares for his children.
dad
A1An informal and affectionate name for a father, used primarily by children or within a family context. It refers to a male parent who provides care and support for his offspring.
mother
A1A female parent who has given birth to or raised a child. It is also used more broadly to describe a woman who provides care, protection, and support to another person.
son
A1A male child or man in relation to his parents. It is a fundamental kinship term used to describe a direct male descendant in a family.
child
A1A young human being below the age of puberty or the legal age of majority. It can also refer to a son or daughter of any age in relation to their parents.
sister
A1A sister is a girl or woman who shares the same parents as another person. It can also refer to a woman who shares one parent or someone who is very close like a family member.
twin
A1A twin is one of two children born at the same time to the same mother. It can also refer to one of two things that are exactly the same or very similar.
baby
A1A baby is a very young human being, typically from birth until they start to walk. It is a general term for an infant who requires complete care and attention from adults.
toddler
A1A young child who is just beginning to walk, typically between the ages of one and three. This term describes the developmental stage between infancy and the start of preschool.
adult
A1A person who is fully grown and developed, typically someone who is 18 years of age or older. It is used to distinguish a mature individual from a child or a teenager.
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