Translation guide
The English term 'first-aid' refers to emergency medical treatment given before professional help arrives. In Japanese, the concept is expressed through specific nouns and phrases, with distinctions between the general concept, the act of giving first aid, and related items like kits.
Referring to the practice or concept of emergency medical treatment.
The most common and general term for 'first aid' as a concept or act. Used in formal and everyday contexts.
I received first-aid training.
A more formal or medical term, often used in professional or written contexts. Emphasizes the 'treatment' aspect.
Loanword from English, used in some contexts like product names or casual speech, but less common than native terms.
Do you have a first-aid kit?
Referring to the box or bag containing medical supplies for emergencies.
Describing the action of providing emergency medical treatment.
応急手当 is the everyday term for first aid, while 救急処置 is more formal and often used in medical or official contexts. For most situations, 応急手当 is preferred.
First-aid treatment was performed at the accident scene.
I keep a first-aid kit in the car.
We administered first aid until the doctor arrived.