Japanese Listening practice # Useful Phrases at Japanese Hospitals, Pharmacy (Polite form)
Today, I will talk about “Words used in hospitals”. In hospitals, you may hear words that you don’t normally use. For foreigners, hospitals can be a scary place. But if you know some commonly used Japanese words, you can feel a little more at ease. From now on, I will introduce the words and conversation patterns used in hospitals as clearly as possible. First, let’s learn the words to use when explaining the reason for going to the hospital. This is the most important point. Learn words to describe your condition, such as “I have a fever””I have a cough””My stomach hurts”. “I have a fever” means that your body temperature is over 37.5 degrees when measured with a thermometer. “My head hurts” can also be said as “I have a headache””I have a headache”. Either way, the meaning will be conveyed. “My throat hurts””My nose is runny””My body feels tired” are also commonly used expressions. These are useful words when you have a cold. “My body feels tired” is an expression used when you feel heavy and don’t want to move. When you have a cold, your body feels tired. “I feel nauseous””I feel chills””My body feels feverish” are also useful for communicating changes in your physical condition. “Nausea” means feeling sick and like everything you’ve eaten will come out of your mouth. “Chills” is an expression used when you feel cold even though the temperature is not low. At the beginning of a cold, you feel chills. “My body feels feverish” means that your body feels hotter than usual, perhaps around 37 degrees. “My chest hurts””My breathing is hard””My breathing is rough” are expressions used to communicate symptoms related to breathing. “My eyes hurt””My eyes are itchy” are used to communicate that your eyes are different than usual. At the hospital, you first go to the “reception”. There you tell them your name and request an examination. You will need your health insurance card. An examination is the time when the doctor determines what kind of illness you have based on your appearance. It’s like an interview. At the reception, you will be asked “Is this your first time? “. They are asking if you have been to that hospital before. Answer “This is my first time””This is my second time”, etc. If it’s your first time, you will have to fill out some paperwork. You will write your name and address, and the hospital will register you. Bring your health insurance card along with you. At the reception, you may be asked “What is the matter with you today? “. Briefly explain your symptoms. It’s good to be able to clearly explain your purpose, such as “I came here because I have a headache””I came here because I’m injured”. You can also explain how long you’ve been feeling unwell, such as “I’ve been coughing since yesterday””I’ve had diarrhea for the past three days”. When you are waiting for your turn to be examined, you will wait in the “waiting room”. You will be told “Please wait a moment”. Sit down and wait quietly for your turn. When it is your turn, you may be called by number, or by name, such as “Mr. Tanaka, please”. When your turn comes and your name is called, enter the “examination room”. It is polite to enter by saying “Excuse me”. The doctor will be in the examination room. “What is the matter? “”Where does it hurt? You will be asked about your symptoms. Please answer as precisely as possible, such as “It hurts here””It hurts after eating””It’s been hurting occasionally since two days ago”. “My cough won’t stop””My fever won’t go down””I have no appetite” are also common descriptions of symptoms. You will be asked “When did it start? “, so you can answer “Since yesterday””Since three days ago”. You may also be asked “What kind of pain is it? “. You can say “It’s throbbing””It’s tingling”. You can also use expressions such as “It feels heavy””It feels like it’s being squeezed””It’s a spreading pain”. You will be asked “Are you taking any medicine? “, so you can answer “Yes, I have taken it””No, I haven’t yet”. You can convey your symptoms more accurately by saying “I was given this medicine before””I had the same symptoms before”, etc. What the doctor says is also important. “You have a cold””You have gastritis””It might be an allergy”, etc. Listen carefully to the doctor’s explanations, such as “I’ll give you the medicine””I’ll give you an IV drip”. It takes time to give an IV drip. But when you can’t eat because of a fever or have to go to the bathroom a lot, it’s much easier to get an IV drip. After the examination, the doctor will say “I’ll give you the medicine”. Say “Thank you” and leave the examination room. After leaving the examination room, wait in the waiting room. When your name is called, pay the bill. Paying the bill means paying money. If you have a Japanese residence permit, you will have an insurance card. If you have an insurance card, it’s not very expensive, so you can go to the hospital without worry. Newer hospitals accept cards, but older hospitals may only accept cash. When you pay at the counter, they will give you a document called a “prescription” to have the medicine made. Take it to the “pharmacy”. If you hand over your “prescription” at the “pharmacy” or “drugstore”, they will prepare the medicine exactly as instructed. They will also tell you how to take the medicine. For example, you will be told to take it three times a day after meals”. You may also be told “This medicine may make you sleepy””Avoid driving”. The names and dosages of the medicines can be difficult, so read the written instructions carefully. If you are unsure, ask. Share your thoughts about the medicine, such as “This medicine is hard to take””I felt sick after taking it”. If you feel unwell after taking the medicine, tell them “The medicine may not be suitable” and go to the hospital again. Here is a detailed introduction of which hospital to go to depending on your symptoms. The most common place to go is the “Internal Medicine”. If you have a cold, cough, fever, stomachache, etc., you should go to the “Internal Medicine”. They will treat general health problems. If you have a sore throat or a long-lasting cough, you can also be examined at the Internal Medicine. If you have cold symptoms, go to the Internal Medicine instead of going to a nose doctor. If you have a headache, dizziness, or feel unwell, consult with the Internal Medicine first. They will refer you to another hospital if necessary. If you have a fever and are going to the clinic, tell the receptionist that you have a fever. If you have the flu or other illnesses, please wait outside the waiting room. If your skin is itchy, red, or rashy, please go to a dermatologist. You can also consult a dermatologist about acne. Both children and adults are welcome. It seems that wearing a mask makes acne more likely to occur. If your eyes are blurred, red, or painful, or your eyesight has suddenly decreased, please go to an ophthalmologist. You can also get treated for hay fever at an ophthalmologist. Do you know about hay fever? Hay fever is when the body develops an allergy due to pollen from flowers. In spring, the number of people with hay fever increases in Japan. It is especially common from March to April. It is often caused by cedar pollen. Cedars are large trees and there are many of them in the mountains of Japan. It is said that because there are so many of them, the pollen does not fall to the ground easily. It is also said that this is because there is more concrete on the roads in Japan and less soil on the ground. The pollen cannot return to the soil. When you have hay fever, you may experience symptoms such as a runny nose, sneezing, stuffy nose, itchy eyes, and tears. Some people may have an itchy throat or itchy skin. Symptoms vary from person to person. Some people have severe symptoms and some have milder symptoms. Weather forecasts warn you about pollen season. Forecasts are issued for each region, such as “There will be a lot of pollen today.” To prevent hay fever, it is effective to wear a mask or glasses when going out. It is also important to take measures to prevent pollen from coming into the house. Other measures to prevent hay fever include not hanging laundry outside and taking a shower immediately after returning home. Many homes use air purifiers during hay fever season. These are machines that keep the air inside the home clean. Hay fever is sometimes called “allergic rhinitis”. It is a nasal problem. Hospitals sometimes use that name. If you are suffering from symptoms such as a runny nose, it is best to go to an “ear, nose, and throat doctor”. If your eyes are itchy, go to an “ophthalmologist”. At the hospital, you can get “allergy medicine”. This medicine relieves symptoms, so you will feel better. Tell your doctor “My nose won’t stop running””My eyes are itchy””I sneeze every morning”, etc. You can also tell your doctor “I think I have hay fever”. It will be easier to understand if you tell them “I have the same symptoms at this time every year”. Hay fever medicine comes in oral medication, eye drops, nasal spray, etc. Make sure to listen carefully to how to use it. You may also be told “This medicine may make you sleepy”. Be careful when driving a car. Hay fever can last for a long time. If you have painful symptoms, don’t just put up with it, but consult a doctor at the hospital. If you have problems with your ears, such as ear pain or difficulty hearing, choose an “ear, nose and throat doctor”. As the kanji suggests, you should also go to an ear, nose and throat doctor if you have problems with your nose. The nose and ears are connected. Some people go when they have a cold, as they will also check their nose and throat. As mentioned earlier, you should also go to an ENT doctor if you have hay fever. If you have an injury, sprain, bone pain, or muscle pain, an “orthopedic surgeon” is the best choice. You should also go to an orthopedic surgeon for pain in the joints of the wrists, ankles, hips, knees, etc., as well as stiff shoulders and lower back pain. Children with fever, cough, runny nose, loss of appetite, etc. should be examined at a “pediatrician”. Pediatricians also deal with illnesses specific to children, so it is common for children from babies to around junior high school age to visit. If you are feeling mentally distressed, unable to sleep due to anxiety, feeling depressed, or constantly irritated, you should visit a “psychosomatic medicine” or “psychiatry”. You can also consult about mental issues such as anxiety, stress, and depression. Both your body and mind will be examined. If you have burns, cuts, bruises, swelling, or injuries, you should visit a “surgery”. You may need surgery at “surgery”. If your injury is severe, it’s best to go early. In this way, by choosing the right hospital for your symptoms, you can quickly treat what’s wrong. You may need a “referral” at a large hospital. Consult your “family doctor”. A family doctor is a doctor at a nearby clinic or hospital that you always go to. It’s best to go there first. You can’t be examined at a large hospital without an appointment. If you have an illness that can’t be cured at a small hospital, you can be referred to a large hospital. That’s what a referral is. Large hospitals have specialized doctors. Because they are so busy, they don’t have time to treat patients with ordinary colds. Finally, here are some convenient alternative expressions to remember. Try using expressions that are easy for you to use. For the expression “I have a fever”, you can use slightly different expressions with the same meaning, such as “I feel like I have a fever””My body is hot”. Feverish makes the body sound a little higher than normal. If you say “my body is hot,” the body temperature will be quite high. When saying “I have a stomachache”, it is important to be more specific about the location, such as “My lower abdomen hurts””My solar plexus hurts”. To express the feeling of not wanting to move, you can use “I feel tired””I can’t exert myself””I’m tired”. Other useful expressions to remember are “My body is shivering””I feel chills””I feel like my temperature has risen”. You may feel colder before you develop a fever. In those cases, the expression “chills” is useful. Other important words to use to communicate your physical condition are “I feel dizzy””I feel unsteady””I can’t stand”. Dizziness means that your eyes and head get lightheaded when you suddenly stand up. It’s best to sit down immediately. “My body feels heavy””I can’t concentrate””I feel spaced out” are also expressions that convey how you feel. Like this, it’s very useful to learn Japanese that is often used in hospitals little by little. Please try practicing. If you ever go to a hospital in Japan, stay calm and explain your symptoms. Studying a little now will be a great help. If there are words you don’t understand, you can show them your notes or use gestures. Nowadays, smartphone translation apps and pointing conversation charts for hospitals are also very useful. Please try using them. I hope this video will help you feel at ease when using hospitals in Japan. Please watch it many times and memorize it. This channel delivers videos that are useful to you. I would be happy if you subscribe to the channel and give it a high rating. Today, I’m going to talk about “Words used in hospitals”. In hospitals, you may hear words that you don’t normally use. For foreigners, hospitals can be a scary place. However, knowing some commonly used Japanese can give you some peace of mind. From now on, we will introduce the words and conversation patterns used in hospitals as clearly as possible. First, let’s study the words used when explaining the reason for going to the hospital. This is the most important point. Learn words to describe your condition, such as “I have a fever””I have a cough””My stomach hurts”. “I have a fever” means that your body temperature is over 37.5 degrees when measured with a thermometer. “My head hurts” can also be said as “I have a headache””I have a headache”. Either way, the meaning will be conveyed. “My throat hurts””I have a runny nose””I feel tired” are also commonly used expressions. These are useful words to use when you have a cold. “My body feels tired” is an expression used when your body feels heavy and you don’t want to move. When you have a cold, your body feels tired. “I feel nauseous””I feel chills””I feel like I have a fever” are also useful for communicating changes in your physical condition. “Nausea” means feeling sick, as if everything you’ve eaten will come out of your mouth. “Chills” is an expression used when you feel cold even though the temperature is not low. At the beginning of a cold, you feel chills. “Feeling feverish” means that your body feels hotter than usual, perhaps around 37 degrees. “My chest hurts””I’m having trouble breathing””I’m having trouble breathing” are expressions used to express symptoms related to breathing. “My eyes hurt””My eyes are itchy” are used to express that your eyes are different than usual. At the hospital, you first go to the “reception”. There you tell them your name and request an examination. You will need your health insurance card. An examination is the time the doctor takes to determine what kind of illness you have based on your appearance. It’s like an interview. At the reception, you will be asked “Is this your first time? “You are being asked if you have been to that hospital before. Answer “Yes, it’s my first time””This is my second time”, etc. If you are visiting for the first time, you will have to fill out some paperwork. You will write your name and address, and the hospital will register you. Please bring your health insurance card with you. At the reception, you may be asked “What is the matter with you today? “. Briefly explain your symptoms. It is good to be able to clearly explain your purpose, such as “I came here because I have a headache””I came here because I am injured”. It is also good to explain how long you have been feeling unwell, such as “I have been coughing since yesterday””I have had diarrhea for the past three days”. When you are waiting for your turn to be examined, you will wait in the “waiting room”. You will be told “Please wait a moment”. Sit down and wait quietly for your turn. When it is your turn, you may be called by your number, or by your name, such as “Mr. Tanaka, please”. When your turn comes and your name is called, enter the “examination room”. It is polite to enter by saying “Excuse me”. The doctor will be in the examination room. You will be asked “What is the matter with you? “”Where does it hurt? ” and about your symptoms. Please answer as precisely as possible, such as “It hurts here””It hurts after eating””It’s been hurting occasionally for the past two days”. “My cough won’t stop””My fever won’t go down””I have no appetite” are also common symptoms. You may be asked “When did it start? “, so you can answer “Since yesterday””Since three days ago”. You may also be asked “What kind of pain is it? “You can say “It’s throbbing””It’s tingling”. You can also use “It feels heavy””It feels like it’s being squeezed””It’s a spreading pain”. You may be asked “Are you taking any medicine? “, so you can answer “Yes, I have taken it””No, I haven’t yet”. You can convey your symptoms more accurately by saying “I was given this medicine before””I had the same symptoms before”, etc. What the doctor says is also important. “You have a cold””You have gastritis””You may have an allergy”, etc. Listen carefully to the doctor’s explanation, such as “I’ll give you medicine””I’ll give you an IV drip”. It takes time to administer an IV drip. However, when you can’t eat because of a fever or have to go to the bathroom a lot, drip drips can make you feel a lot better. After the examination, the doctor will say “I’ll give you your medicine”. Say “Thank you” and leave the examination room. After leaving the examination room, wait in the waiting room. When your doctor’s call, pay the bill. Paying the bill means paying money. If you have a Japanese residence permit, you will have an insurance card. If you have an insurance card, you can go to the hospital without worrying about the cost, as it is not very expensive. Newer hospitals accept cards, but older hospitals may only accept cash. When you pay the bill, they will give you a document called a “prescription” to have the medicine prepared. Take it to the “pharmacy”. If you hand over your “prescription” to the “pharmacy” or “drugstore”, they will prepare the medicine exactly as it is. They will also tell you how to take the medicine. For example, you will be told “Take it three times a day after meals”. You may also be told “This medicine may make you sleepy””Avoid driving a car”. The name and dosage of the medicine can be difficult, so read the instructions written on the paper carefully. If you are unsure, ask. “This medicine is hard to take”””I felt sick after taking it”, etc. If you feel unwell after taking the medicine, tell them “The medicine may not be suitable” and go to the hospital again. Here, we will explain in detail which hospital you should go to depending on your symptoms. “Internal medicine” is the most common place to go. If you have a cold, cough, fever, stomachache, etc., you should go to “Internal medicine”. They will treat general illnesses. If you have a sore throat or a prolonged cough, you can also go to an internal medicine doctor. If you have cold symptoms, go to an internal medicine doctor instead of going to a nose doctor. If you have a headache, dizziness, or feel unwell, consult with an internal medicine doctor first. If necessary, they will refer you to another hospital. If you have a fever and are going to the internal medicine doctor, tell the receptionist that you have a fever. If you have the flu or other illnesses, please wait outside the waiting room. If your skin is itchy, red, or has a rash, go to a dermatologist. You can also consult a dermatologist about acne, etc. This is suitable for both children and adults. It seems that wearing a mask makes you more susceptible to acne. If your eyes are blurred, red, or painful, or your eyesight has suddenly decreased, go to an ophthalmologist. You can also get your hay fever checked at an ophthalmologist. Do you know what hay fever is? Hay fever is when the body develops an allergy to pollen from flowers. In spring, the number of people with hay fever increases in Japan. It is especially prevalent from March to April. It is often caused by cedar pollen. Cedars are large trees and are found in abundance in the mountains of Japan. They have so many of them that it is difficult for the pollen to fall to the ground. It is also said that this is because there is more concrete on roads in Japan and less soil on the ground. The pollen cannot return to the soil. When you have hay fever, you may experience symptoms such as a runny nose, sneezing, stuffy nose, itchy eyes, and tears. Some people have itchy throats and others have itchy skin. Symptoms vary from person to person. Some people have severe symptoms and others have mild symptoms. During pollen season, the weather forecast will also warn you about it. Forecasts are issued for each region, such as “There will be a lot of pollen today”. To prevent hay fever, it is effective to wear a mask and glasses when going out. It is also important to take measures not to bring pollen into the house. “Not hanging out laundry outside””Taking a shower as soon as you get home” are also good ways to prevent hay fever. Many homes use air purifiers during hay fever season. These machines keep the air inside the home clean. Hay fever is also called “Allergic rhinitis”. It is a nasal problem. Hospitals may use this name. If you are suffering from symptoms such as a runny nose, it is best to go to an “ear, nose and throat specialist”. If you have itchy eyes, go to an “ophthalmologist”. You can get “allergy medicine” at the hospital. It is a medicine that relieves symptoms, so you will feel better. Tell them “My nose won’t stop running””My eyes are itchy””I sneeze every morning”, etc. It’s okay to tell your doctor “I think I have hay fever”. It will be easier to understand if you say “I get the same symptoms at this time every year”. Hay fever medicines come in various forms, including oral medication, eye drops, and nasal sprays. Listen carefully to how to use them. You may also be told “This medicine may make you sleepy”. Be careful when driving a car. Hay fever can last for a long time. If you have any painful symptoms, don’t just put up with them, but consult a doctor. If you have ear problems, such as ear pain or difficulty hearing, choose an “ear, nose and throat doctor”. As you can see from the kanji, you can also go to an ear, nose and throat doctor for nose problems. The nose and ears are connected. Some people go to an ear, nose and throat doctor for colds, as they can also check their nose and throat. You should also go to an ear, nose and throat doctor if you have hay fever, as we discussed earlier. If you have an injury, sprain, bone pain, or muscle pain, an “orthopedic surgeon” is a good choice. It is a good idea to go to an orthopedic surgeon for joint pain in the wrists, ankles, hips, knees, etc., as well as stiff shoulders and back pain. If your child has a fever, cough, runny nose, or loss of appetite, you should go to a pediatrician. Pediatricians deal with illnesses specific to children, so children from babies to junior high school students often go to these clinics. If you are feeling emotionally distressed, unable to sleep due to anxiety, feeling depressed, or feeling irritable, you should go to a psychosomatic medicine or psychiatric clinic. You can also get counseling for mental issues such as anxiety, stress, and depression. Both your body and mind will be examined. If you have burns, cuts, bruises, swelling, or injuries, you should go to a surgical clinic. Surgery may be necessary at a surgical clinic. If your injury is severe, it is best to go early. In this way, by choosing the right hospital for your symptoms, you can quickly treat what is wrong. Larger hospitals may require a referral letter. Consult your “family doctor”. A family doctor is a doctor at a nearby clinic or hospital that you always go to. It’s reassuring to go there first. You can’t be seen at a large hospital without an appointment. If your illness can’t be cured at a small hospital, you can be referred to a large hospital. This is called a referral letter. Large hospitals have specialist doctors. They are very busy, so they don’t have time to see patients with ordinary colds. Finally, here are some convenient alternative expressions to remember. Try using expressions that are easy for you to say. For the expression “I have a fever”, you can say “I feel like I have a fever””My body is hot”, etc., which have the same meaning, but are slightly different. “Feverish” sounds like a slightly higher body temperature. “My body is hot” means that your body temperature is quite high. When you say “My stomach hurts”, it’s important to be specific about the location, such as “My lower abdomen hurts””My solar plexus hurts”, etc.
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00:00 Useful Phrases at Japanese Hospitals
09:59 Which Hospital to Visit Depending on Your Symptoms
19:01 Handy Alternative Phrases to Remember
22:23 Useful Phrases at Japanese Hospitals (no furigana)
31:59 Which Hospital to Visit Depending on Your Symptoms (no furigana)
40:39 Handy Alternative Phrases to Remember (no furigana)
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