机の下に隠れてください
つくえのしたにかくれてください
Hide under the desk.
POINTevacuation order
Emergency
Japanese Emergency Earthquake Phrases
When seconds matter — the exact Japanese phrases to call 119/110 and communicate urgency clearly. 9-language parallel translations
This page helps foreign residents and long-term visitors handle "Japanese Emergency Earthquake Phrases" with daily Japanese phrases for living in Japan, practical examples, and common mistakes to avoid.
What this page helps you say in Japan
This page focuses on Japanese Emergency Earthquake Phrases and teaches useful Japanese phrases for daily life in Japan, including natural replies, polite alternatives, and practical wording for foreigners living in Japan.
What You'll Learn on This Page
- During the shaking
- Confirmation of safety
- shelter
- Information gathering
Practice Phrases (8 Total)
頭を守ってください
あたまをまもってください
Protect your head.
POINTprotect yourself
エレベーターは使わないでください
エレベーターはつかわないでください
Don't use the elevator.
POINTAt the time of evacuation
無事ですか
ぶじですか
Are you okay?
POINTConfirmation of safety
私は無事です
わたしはぶじです
I'm safe.
POINTfamily contact
避難所はどこですか
ひなんじょはどこですか
Where's the shelter?
POINTask the neighbors
電気・水道は止まっています
でんき・すいどうはとまっています
Power and water are out.
POINTstatus report
ラジオで情報を確認します
ラジオでじょうほうをかくにんします
I'll check info on the radio.
POINTsource of information
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Q. How do I find a shelter?
A. You can check local government disaster prevention maps and apps (Yahoo! Disaster Prevention, etc.).
Q. What is 171?
A. Disaster message dial. To confirm the safety of your family.
Q. Multilingual disaster prevention information?
A. NHK WORLD JAPAN and local government apps are available in English, Chinese, Korean, etc.