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“emergency care” in Japanese

Japanese

Pronunciation

Romajikyūkyū

Example

父は病院の救急で働いています。chichi wa byō in no kyū kyū de hatara i te i ma su

My father works in emergency care at a hospital.

Illustration for 救急 (emergency care)

How to say “emergency care” in Japanese

“Emergency care” in Japanese is 救急 (kyūkyū).

Describes medical help provided promptly when illness or injury requires immediate attention.

Full entry for 救急: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with 救急

夜に高い熱が出たので、救急に行きました。yoru ni taka i netsu ga de ta no de kyū kyū ni i ki ma shi ta

I developed a high fever at night, so I went to the emergency room.

Tips for using 救急

  • In public and medical language, 救急 (kyūkyū) usually points to organized emergency services, while first aid more often means immediate treatment before full medical care.

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