Translation guide
How to express 'emergency case' in Japanese, covering medical emergencies, urgent situations, and related phrases.
Referring to a situation requiring immediate medical attention or urgent action.
General term for an emergency situation, including medical, natural disasters, etc. Formal and widely used.
This is an emergency.
An emergency has occurred.
Literally 'in case of emergency'. Used to describe procedures or conditions.
In case of emergency, please call this number.
Refers specifically to medical emergencies or first aid. Often used in compounds like 救急車 (ambulance).
Please call an ambulance.
Where is the emergency room?
Referring to a person who is an emergency case or a specific instance of an emergency.
Describing a non-medical urgent case or matter that needs immediate attention.
緊急 (きんきゅう) is a general term for any emergency, while 救急 (きゅうきゅう) specifically refers to medical emergencies and first aid. Use 救急 when talking about ambulances, emergency rooms, or first aid treatment.
urgent contact
first aid treatment
Please prepare to receive emergency patients.
This is an urgent case.