Disaster_Survival

Disaster · Survival

5 scenarios · 10 phrases

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Real Japanese phrases for disaster · survival situations. Each phrase is paired with its formal (keigo) and casual counterpart so you can pick the right register for who you're talking to. Tap any phrase to see audio, romaji, kana, the likely reply, and the gesture / etiquette note that goes with it.

Each phrase is crafted to native-quality standards, then reviewed by the operator for meaning, naturalness, and the formal/casual distinction before it ships.

Was that an earthquake just now?
- Formal — to stranger
  今のは地震ですか？
  いまのはじしんですか？
  N5
- Casual — to friend
  今のって地震？
  いまのってじしん？
  N5
Where is the nearest evacuation shelter?
- Formal — to stranger
  最寄りの避難所はどこですか？
  もよりのひなんじょはどこですか？
  N3
- Casual — to friend
  最寄りの避難所、どこ？
  もよりのひなんじょ、どこ？
  N3
Is there a tsunami warning issued?
- Formal — to staff
  津波の警報は出ていますか？
  つなみのけいほうはでていますか？
  N3
- Casual — to friend
  津波の警報って出てる？
  つなみのけいほうってでてる？
  N3
When will the trains resume service?
- Formal — to staff
  電車はいつ復旧しますか？
  でんしゃはいつふっきゅうしますか？
  N4
- Casual — to friend
  電車、いつ復旧する？
  でんしゃ、いつふっきゅうする？
  N4
Is it safe here?
- Formal — to stranger
  ここは安全ですか？
  ここはあんぜんですか？
  N5
- Casual — to friend
  ここって安全？
  ここってあんぜん？
  N4