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Japanese Hospital Reception Phrases for Foreigners

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This page helps foreign residents and long-term visitors handle "Japanese Hospital Reception Phrases for Foreigners" with daily Japanese phrases for living in Japan, practical examples, and common mistakes to avoid.

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This page focuses on Japanese Hospital Reception Phrases for Foreigners and teaches useful Japanese phrases for daily life in Japan, including natural replies, polite alternatives, and practical wording for foreigners living in Japan.

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Practice Phrases (8 Total)

初めての受診です

はじめてのじゅしんです

This is my first visit.

POINTCan be called “first visit” or “re-examination”

保険証をお願いします

ほけんしょうをおねがいします

Please show your insurance card.

POINTStandard request at reception

保険証はこちらです

ほけんしょうはこちらです

Here's my insurance card.

POINTA word when submitting

本日は予約しております

ほんじつはよやくしております

I have an appointment today.

POINTCheck whether you have a reservation or not first.

問診票を記入しました

もんしんひょうをきにゅうしました

I filled out the questionnaire.

POINTWhen submitting the medical questionnaire

診察券を忘れてしまいました

しんさつけんをわすれてしまいました

I forgot my patient card.

POINTWhen requesting reissue

住所が変わりました

じゅうしょがかわりました

My address has changed.

POINTDeclaration of information change

会計はどちらでしょうか

かいけいはどちらでしょうか

Where is payment?

POINTConfirm checkout location

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Frequently Asked Questions

Q. What happens if I don't have insurance card?
A. You will have to pay the full amount yourself. You may be able to get your money back if you bring it in at a later date.
Q. Can I see a doctor without an appointment?
A. General outpatient visits are possible, but waiting times may be longer.
Q. Is the medical questionnaire only in Japanese?
A. Large hospitals often have multilingual support such as English and Chinese.