This is the 248th most frequent Japanese word.
福祉
Welfare or well-being.
Here, '福祉' refers to social welfare services provided to assist people in need, such as elder care.
福祉サービスは高齢者の生活を支えるために重要です。
Welfare services are crucial for supporting the lives of the elderly.
In this context, '福祉' pertains to the professional and academic field focused on supporting and improving social welfare.
彼は福祉の分野で働いています。
He works in the field of social welfare.
Here, '福祉' is used in an abstract sense, referring to the overarching idea or philosophy of welfare and well-being in society.