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介護福祉士 national exam prep

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Clear lessons for people aiming for the 介護福祉士 exam

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介護はどう変わった？3つの転換点｜介護福祉の歴史と基本理念【介護の基本①】

How did care change? Three turning points | The history and core principles of long-term care [Care Basics 1]

日本の介護福祉がどのように変化し、何を大切にしてきたかを学びます。

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LEARNING INDEX

From the basics of care, in order.

From 13 subjects, we chose 8 first lessons that help you understand the basics.

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Map of the exam

See 13 subjects in 3 parts.

Based on the subject makeup of the 39th 介護福祉士 national exam, we split what you learn into 3 parts.

AMorning

人と介護の基本を学ぶ

Learn the basics of people and care

The ground for respecting each user as a person, and supporting their life.

  • 人間の尊厳と自立Human dignity and independence
  • 介護の基本Basics of care
  • 社会の理解Understanding society
  • 人間関係とコミュニケーションHuman relations and communication
  • コミュニケーション技術Communication skills
  • 生活支援技術Daily living support skills
BAfternoon

こころとからだを理解する

Understand mind and body

Connect aging, dementia, disability, and medical care so you understand them together.

  • こころとからだのしくみHow mind and body work
  • 発達と老化の理解Understanding development and aging
  • 認知症の理解Understanding dementia
  • 障害の理解Understanding disability
  • 医療的ケアMedical care
CAfternoon

知識を事例に使う

Use knowledge in cases

Combine what you learned and build a way of thinking about care.

  • 介護過程The care process
  • 総合問題Comprehensive questions

Subjects were checked against official information on 21 August 2026. For the latest information, see Social Welfare Promotion and Examination Center.

Easy Japanese

Keep the important words.
Make the explanation easy.

It also matters not to change exam care words too much. ともにケア explains so you can remember the Japanese words and understand the meaning.

  1. 1
    Keep each sentence short

    Say one thing at a time.

  2. 2
    Explain care words

    Place the exam word next to an easy meaning.

  3. 3
    Check with a case

    Put it in a workplace scene and think how to use it.

Common questions

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Are the lessons free?

Yes. Lessons and practice questions published by ともにケア are free.

Can I learn if Japanese is hard?

We explain with short sentences and easy Japanese. Important care words used in the exam are still shown in Japanese, so you can remember them.

Is ともにケア the official exam site?

No. It is a learning site run by YourBright Inc. Check dates and application steps on the official site of the Social Welfare Promotion and Examination Center.

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