Japanese Symptom Words for Hospital Visits
Useful simple Japanese words for explaining symptoms at hospitals and clinics in Japan.
- Prepare Before Reception
- Basic Symptom Words
- Explain Time and Level
- Show Medicine Information
- Ask for Simple Japanese
Prepare Before Reception
Write your symptoms, when they started, medicine, allergies, pregnancy, and medical history before you visit.
Basic Symptom Words
Useful words include netsu, seki, nodo ga itai, onaka ga itai, memai, hakike, kega, kayui, and itami.
Explain Time and Level
Say when it started, how often it happens, and whether the pain is strong or weak. Short notes are enough.
Show Medicine Information
Bring medicine notebooks, medicine packages, prescriptions, or photos. This helps doctors and pharmacists.
Ask for Simple Japanese
You can say yasashii nihongo de onegaishimasu or mou ichido onegaishimasu if you do not understand.
This article is based on official public information and is written in simple English. Procedures may differ by person and city. Please check the official page or a consultation office for your own case.
Source: https://tsunagarujp.bunka.go.jp/
