Urgent to Senior
Care · Emergency
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痛いところはありますか？どこが一番つらいですか？
いたいところはありますか？どこがいちばんつらいですか？
Is there anywhere that hurts? Where is it most uncomfortable?
Romaji: Itai tokoro wa arimasu ka? Doko ga ichiban tsurai desu ka? / Reply Romaji: Koko ga sukoshi...
Reply
ここが少し…
ここがすこし…
It's a bit here...
Gesture & etiquette
Crouch or kneel to the senior's level. Maintain calm, steady eye contact. Do not touch or guess the location — wait for them to indicate with words or a gesture. If they point, ask gently: '触っていいですか？' (May I touch here?) before making contact.
Using 'つらい' (uncomfortable/distressing) alongside 'いたい' (painful) broadens the assessment to capture both physical and emotional discomfort. Ask one question at a time and allow full silence for their response — rushing pain assessment is a common and costly error.