Japanese phrase
呼吸はありますか？ ko kyū wa a ri ma su ka
Meaning
Are you breathing?
When to use it
Asks if someone is still taking breaths. It is a direct question used when checking a person's condition, especially during an emergency.
Example dialogue
意識はありますか？呼吸はありますか？ i shiki wa a ri ma su ka ko kyū wa a ri ma su ka
Are you conscious? Are you breathing?
ええ、息はしています。 ē iki wa shi te i ma su
Yes, I am breathing.