けがはありませんか
けがはありませんか
Are you hurt?
POINTAlways check the other party's safety first
Emergency
Traffic Accident
Master the Japanese you need for Traffic Accident in natural keigo. Scene-by-scene flow · NG examples · politeness levels · 9-language parallel translations
This page helps foreign residents and long-term visitors handle "Traffic Accident" 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 Traffic Accident 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
- Identification of injured persons and emergency call
- Call the police at 110
- Exchange of information with the other party
- Responses to on-site verification
- Contact your insurance company
Practice Phrases (10 Total)
救急車を呼びます
きゅうきゅうしゃをよびます
I'll call an ambulance.
POINTIf there is a personal accident, call 119 immediately.
110番に通報します
ひゃくとおばんにつうほうします
I'll call the police.
POINTAlways call the police even if it's a minor problem
免許証と連絡先を交換しましょう
めんきょしょうとれんらくさきをこうかんしましょう
Let's exchange IDs and contacts.
POINTName, address, telephone, insurance company
保険会社の連絡先を教えてください
ほけんがいしゃのれんらくさきをおしえてください
Please give me your insurance info.
POINTVoluntary insurance company name and policy number
その場で示談はしません
そのばでじだんはしません
I won't settle on the spot.
POINTGolden rules to avoid problems later on
写真を撮っておきます
しゃしんをとっておきます
I'll take photos.
POINTPreservation of evidence is important
車のナンバーを控えました
くるまのなんばーをひかえました
I noted the license plate.
POINTImportant for hit-and-run prevention
交通事故証明書を後日取りに行きます
こうつうじこしょうめいしょをごじつとりにいきます
I'll collect the accident certificate later.
POINTRequired for insurance claims
日本語が完璧ではないので、ゆっくり話してください
にほんごがかんぺきではないので、ゆっくりはなしてください
My Japanese isn't perfect. Please speak slowly.
POINTCandid requests when responding to accidents
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Q. What to do first if you have an accident
A. ① Rescue injured people (119) ② Prevent danger (triangular display boards, smoke bombs) ③ Report to the police (110) even if property is damaged ④ Exchange information on the other party ⑤ Contact the insurance company ⑥ Take photographs of the scene.
Q. What happens if you don't call the police?
A. A traffic accident certificate is not issued and insurance claims cannot be claimed, and the other party later claims it was a hit and run, a violation of the law (Article 72 of the Road Traffic Act). Be sure to report even if it is minor.
Q. How to contact the insurance company
A. Call your insurance company immediately after the accident. 24 hour reception. Inform them of the accident situation, other party's information, and the police receipt number. The insurance company will handle subsequent negotiations on your behalf.
Q. What is the error rate?
A. Percentage of accident liability. Determined by the situation from 10:0 (one-sided bad) to 5:5. Decisions are made between insurance companies based on case law. If you are dissatisfied, you may request a lawyer.
Q. Points to note as a foreigner
A. ①Japanese traffic rules (keep on the left, turn right, give priority to crosswalks) ②Be honest about the language barrier ③Bring your embassy contact information ④Must have voluntary insurance ⑤Recommended to install a drive recorder.