Urgent to Senior
Care · Emergency
お口の中に何かありますか？無理して飲み込まないでください。ゆっくりで大丈夫ですよ。 — Is there something in your mouth? Please don't try to swallow it forcefully. Take your time, it's okay. (Care · Emergency, Urgent to Senior, JLPT N4)
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お口の中に何かありますか？無理して飲み込まないでください。ゆっくりで大丈夫ですよ。
おくちのなかになにかありますか？むりしてのみこまないでください。ゆっくりでだいじょうぶですよ。
Is there something in your mouth? Please don't try to swallow it forcefully. Take your time, it's okay.
Romaji: Okuchi no naka ni nanika arimasu ka? Muri shite nomikomanai de kudasai. Yukkuri de daijoubu desu yo. / Reply Romaji: ...Un, nanka hikkakateru...
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…うん、なんかひっかかってる…
…うん、なんかひっかかってる…
...Yeah, something feels caught...
Gesture & etiquette
Move to their side immediately and crouch to eye level. Place one hand very gently on their back — do not pat forcefully unless trained in choking response. Maintain a calm, steady voice. If they appear unable to breathe or speak, call for trained medical staff immediately. Keep their mouth visible and check if they can cough naturally.
This phrase is used during mealtimes when a resident appears to be struggling with food in their mouth. The key instruction 'muri shite nomikomai de kudasai' (don't force a swallow) prevents choking incidents. Always stay present during mealtimes for residents with known swallowing concerns and immediately call for medical staff if the situation escalates.