Health Care
Obtaining Medical Treatment
Last UpdateApril 15, 2010
Be sure to bring your health insurance card with you when receiving medical treatment at a medical institution. Some large hospitals that provide advanced medical treatments require patients to have a referral to receive care. Please check with your provider before your first visit.
Helpful Phrases
~が痛い(~ ga itai) = X hurts
~が苦しい(~ ga kurushii) = X is extremely painful
熱がある(Netu ga aru) = I have a fever
下痢している(Geri shiteiru) = I have diarrhea
体がだるい(Karada ga darui) = I feel weak
初診(Shoshin) = first visit
外来(Gairai) = outpatient
入院(Nyu-in) = admission to a hospital
薬局(Yakkyoku) = pharmacy
保険証(Hokensho) = health insurance card
検査(Kensa) = test