Formal to Senior
Care · Medical · Setting
どこが痛いですか？ここですか、それともこちらですか？ — Where does it hurt? Is it here, or is it over here? (Care · Medical · Setting, Formal to Senior, JLPT N4)
You
どこが痛いですか？ここですか、それともこちらですか？
どこがいたいですか？ここですか、それともこちらですか？
Where does it hurt? Is it here, or is it over here?
Romaji: Doko ga itai desu ka? Koko desu ka, soretomo kochira desu ka? / Reply Romaji: Sou, sono hen ga itai desu.
Reply
そう、その辺が痛いです。
そう、そのへんがいたいです。
Yes, it hurts around there.
Gesture & etiquette
Point gently to one location, wait for a response, then point to another area. Use your fingertip lightly — never press directly on an area that might be injured. Maintain a calm, concerned expression throughout.
When assessing pain in a senior, pointing physically and offering location choices (「ここ？それともこちら？」) is far more effective than abstract questions alone. Seniors with limited mobility or word-finding difficulty can respond with a nod, gesture, or single word.