Japanese phrases: Emergencies
In Japan, call 110 for the police and 119 for an ambulance or the fire brigade.
Speed:
- 助けて！Tasukete!Help!
- 危ない！Abunai!Watch out!
- 火事だ！Kaji da!Fire!
- 救急車を呼んでください。Kyūkyūsha o yonde kudasai.Please call an ambulance.
- 警察を呼んでください。Keisatsu o yonde kudasai.Please call the police.
- 事故です。Jiko desu.There's been an accident. · A good first sentence on the phone. Then say where you are.
- けがをしました。Kega o shimashita.I'm hurt.
- 財布を盗まれました。Saifu o nusumaremashita.My wallet has been stolen.
- パスポートをなくしました。Pasupōto o nakushimashita.I've lost my passport.
- 交番はどこですか。Kōban wa doko desu ka.Where is the police box? · Small local police posts, found near stations and in every neighbourhood. The officers also help with directions.
- 大使館に連絡したいです。Taishikan ni renraku shitai desu.I'd like to contact my embassy.
- 避難所はどこですか。Hinanjo wa doko desu ka.Where is the evacuation shelter? · For earthquakes, typhoons and other disasters. Schools and community centres are often used.