特別な支援が必要
tokubetsu na shien ga hitsuyou
The English phrase 'special needs' is expressed in Japanese as 特別な支援が必要 (tokubetsu na shien ga hitsuyou).
In Japanese, the concept of 'special needs' is most frequently expressed through the noun phrase 特別な支援 (special support) rather than a direct translation of 'needs' as a noun. The form 特別な支援が必要 specifically describes the state of needing special care, services or accommodations for disabilities.
Meaning: needs for special care, services or accommodations for disabilities (adj)
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of tokubetsu na (special), shien (support/assistance) and ga hitsuyou (is necessary).
How do you pronounce it?
tokubetsu na shien ga hitsuyou
Did you know?
- In Japan, many people prefer the term 心のバリアフリー (barrier-free heart) to describe the social awareness needed to support those with special needs. It focuses on removing mental prejudices rather than physical obstacles.
- In official Japanese documents, you might see 合理的配慮 (rational accommodation) used instead of 'special needs'. This legal term specifically refers to the adjustments schools or workplaces must make to support people with disabilities.
- The word 支援 (shien) used in this phrase is often associated with humanitarian aid or disaster relief. Using it for 'special needs' frames the assistance as a form of social support rather than a medical requirement.
Examples in context
- 特別支援が必要な生徒A student with special needs
- 障害を持つ人々Individuals with special needs
- すみません、特別支援が必要な方の専門用語を教えていただけますか？Excuse me, could you please teach me the specialized terminology for individuals with special needs?
- この施設は特別な支援が必要な方に適しています。Kono shisetsu wa tokubetsu na shien ga hitsuyou na kata ni tekishite imasu.This facility is suitable for those with special needs.
- 特別な支援が必要な場合は、事前に教えてください。Tokubetsu na shien ga hitsuyou na baai wa, jizen ni oshiete kudasai.Please let us know in advance if you have special needs.
Example conversation
A social worker and a teacher are discussing classroom support.
- 陽葵 Himariクラスに特別な支援が必要な生徒はいますか？Kurasu ni tokubetsu na shien ga hitsuyou na seito wa imasu ka?Are there any students in the class with special needs?
- 健太 Kentaはい、一人います。サポートが必要です。Hai, hitori imasu. Sapooto ga hitsuyou desu.Yes, there is one. He needs support.
- 陽葵 Himari健太先生、どのような支援をしましょうか？Kenta-sensei, dono you na shien o shimashou ka?Kenta, what kind of support should we provide?
- 健太 Kentaまずは、個別の学習計画を立てましょう。Mazu wa, kobetsu no gakushuu keikaku o tatemashou.First, let's create an individual learning plan.
