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10 Language-to-English Dictionaries障害
Pronunciation / Transliteration: Shōgai
"この組織は障害者を支援しています。"
Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
A physical or mental condition that limits a person's movements, senses, or activities.
"The organization provides support for individuals with disabilities." - 2
A disadvantage or deficiency in a particular area.
"His learning disability made it challenging for him to keep up with his peers."
Thesaurus & Semantic Spectrum
Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The term 'disability' originates from the prefix 'dis-' meaning 'not' or 'opposite of' and 'ability' from Latin 'habilitas', which refers to the quality of being able. The term evolved in the late Middle Ages to encompass various forms of incapacity.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Disability" is said worldwide
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Handicap
Transliteration: ɑ̃.di.kap
"L'organisation aide les personnes en situation de handicap."
Behinderung
Transliteration: bəˈhɪndəʁʊŋ
"Die Organisation unterstützt Menschen mit Behinderungen."
Disabilità
Transliteration: dizaˈbility
"L'organizzazione fornisce supporto per le persone con disabilità."
Discapacidad
Transliteration: dis.kapa.θi.ðað
"La organización apoya a las personas con discapacidad."
Deficiência
Transliteration: defiˈsiɐ̃siɐ
"A organização apoia pessoas com deficiência."
अक्षमता
Transliteration: Akshamata
"यह संगठन अक्षम व्यक्तियों की सहायता करता है।"
残疾
Transliteration: cánjí
"该组织为残疾人士提供支持。"
장애
Transliteration: jang-ae
"이 조직은 장애인을 지원합니다."
障害
Transliteration: Shōgai
"この組織は障害者を支援しています。"
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