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.
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.
An urgent business matter or errand. Polite and suitable for work contexts.
緊急の用件でお電話しました。
I'm calling about an urgent matter.
General term for an emergency situation, including medical, natural disasters, etc. Formal and widely used.
これは緊急事態です。
This is an emergency.
緊急事態が発生しました。
An emergency has occurred.
Literally 'in case of emergency'. Used to describe procedures or conditions.
緊急の場合はこの番号に電話してください。
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).
救急車を呼んでください。
Please call an ambulance.
救急外来はどこですか。
Where is the emergency room?
A patient requiring urgent medical attention. Common in hospital settings.
急患が運ばれてきた。
An emergency case was brought in.
Formal term for an emergency patient.
救急患者の受け入れ準備をしてください。
Please prepare to receive emergency patients.
A matter requiring immediate action, often used in business. 至急 means 'urgent' or 'ASAP'.
これは至急の案件です。
This is an urgent case.