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Japan Emergency Contacts: How to Call 119, 110 & Ambulance (Multilingual)

Published 2026.06.04 ・ Updated 2026.06.05 | MRI Co., Ltd. — Zainichi Life Navi Editorial Team

Knowing emergency procedures in advance is crucial, even with a language barrier.

① Key Emergency Numbers

  • 🚒 119: Fire & Ambulance
  • 🚔 110: Police (crime, accidents)
  • 📞 #7119: Emergency consultation (unsure if ambulance is needed)

② Calling 119 (Ambulance)

  • "Kyūkyū desu" → ambulance
  • "Jūsho wa [your address] desu" → give address
💡 Multilingual InterpreterAfter calling 119 or 110, say "English please" — an interpreter will be connected in many regions.

③ Steps to Call an Ambulance

  1. Call 119
  2. Say "Kyūkyū desu" (emergency)
  3. Give address, symptoms, patient's age
  4. Follow instructions and stay with the patient until help arrives

Sources

※Rules may change. Please check the official sites for the latest information.

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