The national number for ambulance services is 119. To ask someone to call an ambulance ("Kyukusha kudasai!"). It is advised to give the request and directions in Japanese. However, operators should understand basic English (don't use full sentences). You will be asked:
Sho bo cho. Kaji desu ka? Kyu kyu desu ka? (Fire department or ambulance)
Kyu kyu desu. (I require an ambulance)
Do shimashita ka? (What is the matter?)
Shusan desu ga, hayaku kite kudasai. (I am in labour, please come quickly).
Nani-ku, nani machi, nan-ban desu ka? (What is your address?)
Jusho wa _________ku, __________cho, __________chome. (My address is….)
Chikaku no mokuhyo wa? (Is there a well known landmark nearby?)
________ no chikaku desu (______ is near by)
Namae wa? (What is your name?)
Denwa bango wa? (What is your phone number?)
Our group gives pregnant women and women trying to conceive a chance to meet other expecting and TTC mothers. Our meetings provide an opportunity for members to learn about and discuss various issues related to conception, pregnancy, delivery and newborn parenting in Japan. For information about joining the group, please click on the 'TPG membership' page!