Translation guide
The Heimlich maneuver is a first-aid technique for choking. In Japanese, it is commonly referred to by its English name or a descriptive phrase.
Referring to the emergency procedure for choking
The standard Japanese term, combining the English name with 法 (method). Widely understood.
The Heimlich maneuver is a first-aid treatment for choking.
A descriptive term meaning 'abdominal thrust method'. Used in medical or instructional contexts.
Please perform abdominal thrusts.
Literally 'Heimlich technique'. Less common, but may appear in some texts.
Do you remember the Heimlich technique?
Describing the action of doing the Heimlich maneuver on someone
He performed the Heimlich maneuver on the choking victim. · I had to do the Heimlich maneuver.
The standard way to say 'perform the Heimlich maneuver'. 行う means to carry out or perform.
He performed the Heimlich maneuver on the choking person.
Literally 'thrust upward on the abdomen'. Describes the physical action. Often used in instructions.
In casual conversation, simply saying ハイムリック (without 法) may be understood, especially among younger people or in contexts where English loanwords are common. However, ハイムリック法 is clearer and more standard.
Wrap your arms around from behind and thrust firmly upward on the abdomen.