Formal to Senior
Care · Medical · Setting
今の痛みは、十段階でいうとどれぐらいの強さでしょうか？ — On a scale of one to ten, how strong would you say the pain is right now? (Care · Medical · Setting, Formal to Senior, JLPT N3)
You
今の痛みは、十段階でいうとどれぐらいの強さでしょうか？
いまのいたみは、じゅうだんかいでいうとどれぐらいのつよさでしょうか？
On a scale of one to ten, how strong would you say the pain is right now?
Romaji: Ima no itami wa, juu-dankai de iu to dorekurai no tsuyosa deshou ka? / Reply Romaji: Sou desu nee, roku ka shichi gurai kana.
Reply
そうですねえ、6か7ぐらいかな。
そうですねえ、6か7ぐらいかな。
Hmm, about a 6 or 7.
Gesture & etiquette
Calm, professional tone. If they struggle with numbers, demonstrate gently: '0 ga itami nashi, 10 ga sugoku itai desu' (0 is no pain, 10 is extreme). Hold up fingers to visualize. Document promptly. If the score is concerning, escalate to medical staff without alarming the senior.
Pain scales (NRS — Numerical Rating Scale) help quantify subjective sensation. Many seniors find numerical answers difficult initially; offer alternatives ('hodohodo desu ka? hidoi desu ka?' = is it moderate or severe?). Document the score and re-assess at intervals. Never tell them what score they should give based on visible behavior — let their report stand.