介護

1. Origins, structure, and basic meaning

• Structure: 介護 (かいご) is assistance with daily life for someone who needs continuing care. It appears as a family burden and a topic for professional consultation.
• Basic usage: A system should prevent one family from carrying all care; a professional advises about caring for a grandmother.

2. Common pitfalls and similar expressions

• Care burden borne by a family and care discussed with a professional
  • 介護を抱え込む highlights responsibility and burden, while 祖母の介護 identifies the recipient of care. Its scope differs from medical treatment alone.