災害に関する言葉 Disaster-related words

Aug 11, 2024

It’s never too late to get ready for a disaster. Knowing a few important words can really help you understand what to do in an emergency. This time, we’re sharing some key disaster-related vocabulary. Let’s jump in and make sure you’re prepared📖

災害の種類 (Types of Disasters)

地震 (jishin): Earthquake
大雨洪水 (ōame kōzui): Heavy rain and floods
土砂崩れ (dosha kuzure): Landslide
火山噴火 (kazan funka): Volcanic eruption

緊急警報(kinkyu-jisin-sokuhou)

Emergency alert

緊急地震速報(kinkyu-jisin-sokuhou)

earthquake early warning

The Japanese government sends alerts to your smartphone when an earthquake happens🚨🚨

避難(hinan)

evacuation

避難所(hinan-jo) evacuation center/ shelters

避難所 evacuation center are usually designated at schools or parks.

逃げて(nigete)

run away

If you hear these words, calmly leave the area without panicking.

おかしもち

In Japan, there's a simple phrase to remember the basic actions to take during a disaster: おかしもち (o-ka-shi-mo-chi). Each part of this phrase stands for an important step: