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How to Say ‘Parking spaces for disabled people’ in Japanese

障害者用の駐車スペース

しょうがいしゃようのちゅうしゃすぺーす

💬 Usage Tip: Combines several terms to mean accessible parking.

🇯🇵 In Japan: Signposting for these spaces is both a legal requirement and a sign of respect.

Phrase Breakdown

障害者用

駐車スペース

Word-by-Word Breakdown

障害しょうがい

[shougai]

obstacle/handicap

Something that hinders progress.

Example

障害を乗り越えた後、障害者用の駐車スペースへ。

After overcoming obstacles, I went to the handicap parking space.

しゃ

[sha]

person

Refers to an individual.

Example

障害者が店内に入るのは、障害者用の駐車スペースを使います。

The handicapped person uses the handicap parking space to enter the store.

よう

[you]

usage for

Indicates intended use for something.

Example

私の車は障害者用の駐車スペース専用です。

My car is specifically for handicap parking space.

[no]

possessive particle

Indicates ownership or affiliation.

Example

私の車が障害者用の駐車スペースに停まっています。

My car is parked in the handicap parking space.

駐車ちゅうしゃ

[chuusha]

parking

Refers to parking of a vehicle.

Example

駐車場には障害者用の駐車スペースがあります。

There is a handicap parking space in the parking lot.

スペーススペース

[supeesu]

space

Area available for use.

Example

駐車スペースはいっぱいですか?

Is the parking space full?

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