Japanese phrases for emergency

Below are Japanese phrases (日本語) you'll actually use for emergency. Each card shows the native text, an English-friendly pronunciation guide, and the meaning. Tap copy to paste straight into any app or message.

  • Native
    助けて！
    Pronunciation
    tasukete
    Meaning
    Help!
  • Native
    警察を呼んでください
    Pronunciation
    keisatsu o yonde kudasai
    Meaning
    Call the police
  • Native
    医者が必要です
    Pronunciation
    isha ga hitsuyō desu
    Meaning
    I need a doctor
  • Native
    緊急事態です
    Pronunciation
    kinkyū jitai desu
    Meaning
    It is an emergency

Frequently asked questions

Are these Japanese phrases formal or informal?

Most are neutral and safe for both casual and polite settings. When the difference matters in Japanese, we choose the everyday-polite form.

How accurate is the romanization?

Romanizations are tuned for English speakers as a pronunciation aid, not a strict transliteration. Use them as a guide, then listen to a native speaker.

Can I copy Japanese text into any app?

Yes. Every phrase copies as Unicode and pastes into chat apps, notes, email, design tools and word processors with no encoding issues.

Will my keyboard switch to Japanese after copying?

No. Copy-paste only inserts the characters; your typing layout doesn't change. To type Japanese regularly, install a system keyboard.

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