Winter is Here! Though there’s no snow yet, the low temperatures and strong winds increase the chances of catching a cold.
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What should you do if you suspect you’re unwell?
① Measure Your Temperature
In Japan, temperature is measured in Celsius. The normal body temperature is 36.6°C. If your temperature is above 37°C, there’s a chance you might be sick.
⚠️ A body temperature of 40°C (104°F) or higher can be dangerous and warrants immediate medical attention. In such cases, it's advisable to contact emergency medical services promptly.
② Inform the School （055-255-1100）
Your next step should be to notify the school. If it’s outside school hours, you can send a message via the school’s Facebook Messenger to inform your teacher about your absence in advance.
Tell your name, class, and reason for absence.
③ Visit a Doctor
In many cases, you can visit a general practitioner (内科医) without a prior appointment, but calling ahead is recommended.
What to bring and how to behave when visiting a doctor
Things you’ll need to bring:
Your health insurance card (valid and up-to-date; with insurance, you only pay 30% of the cost).
Your residence card (always carry it with you).
Any medications you’ve taken for self-treatment or those you’re currently prescribed.
At the Clinic:
Submit your insurance card at the reception desk so the nurse can register you as a patient.
Describe your symptoms (e.g., fever, cough, runny nose, headache, etc.).
Wait for your turn to see the doctor. If you’re not confident in Japanese, prepare a translation app on your phone in advance.
The doctor may prescribe you medication, which can only be purchased at a pharmacy with a prescription.
Some phrases you will use with the doctor:
はい、わかりました | Yes, I understand. | |
もう一度お願いします。 | もう いちど おねがいします | Please repeat that. |
日本語があまり分かりません。 | にほんごが あまり わかりません | I don’t understand Japanese well. |
Vocabulary you might use in the clinic
KANJI 漢字 | READING 読み方 | ENGLISH | NEPALI |
|---|---|---|---|
健康保険証 | けんこうほけんしょう | Health insurance card | स्वास्थ्य बीमा कार्ड |
症状 | しょうじょう | Symptoms | लक्षणहरू |
診察 | しんさつ | Medical examination | चिकित्सा परीक्षण |
熱 | ねつ | Fever | ज्वरो |
頭痛 | ずつう | Headache | टाउको दुखाइ |
咳 | せき | Cough | खोकी |
鼻水 | はなみず | Runny nose | बगिरहेको नाक |
喉の痛み | のどの いたみ | Sore throat | घाँटी दुखाइ |
倦怠感 | けんたいかん | Fatigue | थकान |
下痢 | げり | Diarrhea | पखाला |
便秘 | べんぴ | Constipation | कब्जियत |
お腹が痛い | おなかが いたい | Stomachache | पेट दुखाइ |
吐き気 | はきけ | Nausea | वाकवाकी लाग्ने |
めまい | Dizziness | चक्कर | |
薬局 | やっきょく | Pharmacy | औषधि पसल |
Where to go in Kofu when you need a doctor
Takeda Internal Medicine and Pediatrics Clinic
武田内科小児科医院
2 Chome-1-6 Yakata, Kofu, Yamanashi 400-0017
Monday-Friday | Saturday-Sunday |
9:00-11:30 | 9:00-11:30 |
14:30-18:00 |
Wakao Dental Clinic 若尾歯科
1-8 Nishidamachi, Kofu, Yamanashi 400-0004
Monday-Friday | Saturday |
9:00-12:00 | 9:00-12:00 |
14:00-18:00 | 14:00-17:00 |
FURUHASHI Dermatology Clinic
ふるはし皮膚科クリニック
1 Chome-3-1 Asahi, Kofu, Yamanashi 400-0025
Monday-Friday | Saturday |
9:00-12:30 | 9:00-14:00 |
14:30-18:00 |
Hihara Internal Medicine and Pediatrics Clinic
日原内科小児科医院
14-45 Tenjincho, Kofu, Yamanashi 400-0006
Monday-Friday | Saturday-Sunday |
9:00-12:00 | 9:00-12:00 |
14:00-18:00 |
Hihara Orthopedic Surgical Clinic
ひはら整形外科
3 Chome-1-37 Ote, Kofu, Yamanashi 400-0015
Monday-Friday | Saturday-Sunday |
9:00-12:00 | 9:00-12:00 |
How to make an appointment by phone:
Call the clinic.
もしもし、______ですか？
もしもし、______ですか？
Hello, is this [clinic name]?
Request an appointment:
予約をお願いしたいのですが。
よやくを おねがいしたいの ですが。
I’d like to make an appointment, please.
State your symptoms (briefly):
咳が出ます。熱もあります。
せきが でます。ねつも あります。
I have a cough and a fever.
Ask about availability:
いつが空いていますか？ 今日できますか？
いつが あいていますか？ きょう できますか？
When are you available?
Confirm the details:
＿月＿日の＿時でお願いします。
＿がつ ＿にちの ＿じで おねがいします。
I’d like to book [date and time].
Provide Personal Information
名前は______です。
なまえは ______ です。
My name is ______.
保険証は持っています。
ほけんしょうは もっています。
I have an insurance card.
Confirm Ending
ありがとうございます。当日よろしくお願いします。
ありがとうございます。とうじつ よろしく おねがいします。
(Thank you! I look forward to seeing you that day.)
Other Helpful Phrases
初診です。ー しょしんです。ー This is my first visit.
再診です。 ー さいしんです。 ー This is a follow-up visit.
Youtube video (Japanese conversation used in hospital)
I hope this was helpful! Please, stay healthy!
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