In Case of Emergency Phrases
Something that seems only rarely to be taught in schools or in any language class is what to say in case of an emergency. This seems strange to me considering that when you are in trouble that's when you need to know the language most. Here are some phrases to help you in the event of the emergency. I've tried to cover the basics.
I have indicated gender on some of these with (F) meaning female and (M) meaning male. However, using the correct gender will probably be the least of your worries in the event of an emergency.
General
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Help!
Tasukete
Somebody help!
Dareka tasukete
Run!
Hashire (M) / Hashitte(F)
Run (away)!
Nigero (M) / Nigete (F)
Hurry!
Isoge (M) / Isoide (F)
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Stop! (Stop running.)
Tomare (M) / Tomatte (F)
Stop! (Stop doing.)
Yamero (M) / Yamete (F)
Wait!
Mate (M) / Matte (F)
Get down!
Husero (M) / Husete (F)
Hide!
Kakurero (M) / Kakurete (F)
Look out!
Kiotsukero (M) / Kiotsukete(F)
Be careful!
Kiotsukero (M) / Kiotsukete (F)
Call an ambulance!
Kyuhkyuhsha o yonde
Call the police!
Keisatsu o yonde
Natural Disaster
Earthquake
Jishin da
Fire (on a building)
Kaji da
Fire (on a mountain)
Yama Kaji da
Tsunami
Tsunami da
Flood
Kouzui da
Storm
Arashi da
Remember
You are going to sound foreign and therefore be harder to understand, you need to make an effort to speak slowly and clearly which will be hard if you are panicking.
The symbol of the Japanese law enforcement is featured above along with a photo of an officer seek them out.
If someone is following you get to a busy street with lots of witnesses.
Even if you don't know how to express something in Japanese use your body language and gesture to convey it.
'Unlike many emergency number services, the 119 system in Japan only services fire or ambulance services. Police are called using a separate emergency number, 110. Operators proficient in English and other foreign languages are available in Tokyo.'
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