welfare

1. Origins, structure, and basic meaning

• Structure: 祉 has 8 strokes and concerns a happy, secure life.
• Basic usage: 福祉 is read ふくし, and 児童福祉 is read じどうふくし.

2. Common pitfalls and similar expressions

• Who welfare concerns
  • 地域の福祉 means community welfare.
  • 児童福祉の制度 means a child welfare system.