What’s the Japanese word for hospital? How do you tell someone to call an ambulance, or explain to a doctor that your back hurts? After this lesson you’ll be able to describe your symptoms in Japanese, and know what to say in an emergency if necessary. In the unlikely event that you need to access health care if you’re feeling sick or get injured, let’s be prepared…
Resources for further reading:
Talking about health in Japanese
Practice Your Pronunciation With Rocket Record


If you need to call an ambulance you need to know the number. In Japan you need to call 119.
That’s it for today’s lesson. I hope you stay happy and healthy.
Here are a few recommended Japanese lessons to try next!
- Hiragana.
- Break the ice by talking about your hobbies in Japanese.
- Fitting out an apartment in Japan? Know how to pronounce your household appliances in Japanese.
O genki de!
Sayaka Matsuura: Rocket Japanese