ケアkea

1. noun, suru verb, transitive verbcare (e.g. medical); attention; nursing
   高齢者こうれいしゃのケアについて考かんがえなければならない。↗

   We must think about the care of old people.

• Synonym世話せわNeutralCovers looking after and helping someone, and can also mean trouble or bother. 「ケア」 leans toward nursing and personal upkeep.
• Related面倒めんどうNeutralMeans looking after someone, usually as 「面倒を見る」, but also trouble or bother. 「ケア」 is a loanword used mainly for nursing and personal care.
• Related配慮はいりょNeutralConsideration and thoughtfulness for another person's needs. 「ケア」 leans toward hands-on care such as nursing or grooming.
• Related世話をするせわをするNeutralEveryday phrase for taking care of someone. 「ケア」 appears more in professional or trendy contexts like medical care, nursing, and skincare.
• Antonym放置ほうちNeutralLeaving something unattended or doing nothing about it; contrasts with the attentive care of 「ケア」.
• AntonymネグレクトWrittenA written term for neglect—failing to care for a child or dependent, abandoning one's duty of care; the opposite of 「ケア」.

For everyday care of people or pets, use 「世話」 or 「面倒を見る」; 「ケア」 suits medical care, nursing, and skincare. Use 「配慮」 for thoughtfulness toward others, and 「ネグレクト」 for failing to care for someone.

Usage comparisons are AI-assisted and cross-checked by multiple models; for study reference only

1. 注意ちゅうい、世話せわ、保護ほご、介護かいご。