【Living in Japan】緊急（きんきゅう）の電話番号 - "Emergency phone numbers"

Do you know the number to call an ambulance or the police for help?

It is a 3-digit number that you can call immediately.

Let's remember it so you can make a call in case of an emergency.

 

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《In case of fire / In case of illness or injury》

消防（しょうぼう）- "Firefighter"：119

救急（きゅうきゅう）- "Ambulance"：119

In Japan, firefighter and ambulance have the same number.

You will be asked, "Do you need a firefighter or an ambulance?"

Please answer calmly if there is a fire or if you need an ambulance.

《When you need help》

警察（けいさつ）- "Police"：110

If you call the police in Japan, they will ask you, "Is there an incident or an accident?"

Explain to them calmly where you are and what happened.

《When you need help in the sea》

海上保安庁（かいじょう ほあんちょう）- "Japan Coast Guard"：118

They have a different phone number for accidents in the sea.

Explain to them calmly where you are and what happened.

 

 

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★YOLO QUIZ★

 

Q：What is the phone number to call an ambulance?

①119　　

②911　

③199

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　　The answer is？★

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①119

Call 119 to call an ambulance.

② Is an emergency phone number in the United States.

 

Please turn on your GPS on your smartphone when calling for help.

 

Even if you don't know your location, you will be found with GPS.

 

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