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How to Say ‘For disabled’ in Japanese

障害者用

しょうがいしゃよう

💬 Usage Tip: [障害者] (shōgaisha) means disabled person, [用] (yō) means for use.

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Word-by-Word Breakdown

障害しょうがい

[shougai]

obstacle/handicap

Something that hinders progress.

Example

障害を乗り越えます。

Overcome obstacles.

しゃ

[sha]

person

Refers to an individual.

Example

親切な人です。

He is a kind person.

よう

[you]

usage for

Indicates intended use for something.

Example

この道具は家庭用です。

This tool is for household use.

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