Japanese dictionary
How to say "fire fighter" in Japanese
消防士しょうぼうし · shōbōshi
"Firefighter" in Japanese is 消防士 (shōbōshi). A fire station is 消防署 (shōbōsho).
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Ways to say "fire fighter" in Japanese
| Japanese | When to use it |
|---|---|
| 消防士しょうぼうし · shōbōshi | Firefighter. |
| 消防署しょうぼうしょ · shōbōsho | Fire station. |
| 消防車しょうぼうしゃ · shōbōsha | Fire engine. |
How to use it
In an emergency in Japan, call 119 for fire or an ambulance.
Many offices hold fire drills, 避難訓練 (hinan kunren), once or twice a year.
Example sentences
- 兄は消防士です。Ani wa shōbōshi desu.My older brother is a firefighter.
- 消防車が来ました。Shōbōsha ga kimashita.The fire engine arrived.
- 会社の近くに消防署があります。Kaisha no chikaku ni shōbōsho ga arimasu.There's a fire station near the office.
- 火事のときは119番に電話してください。Kaji no toki wa hyakujūkyūban ni denwa shite kudasai.In case of fire, call 119.
- 来週、ビルで避難訓練があります。Raishū, biru de hinan kunren ga arimasu.There's a fire drill in the building next week.
- 子どもの夢は消防士になることです。Kodomo no yume wa shōbōshi ni naru koto desu.My child dreams of becoming a firefighter.
Questions
What number do you call for fire in Japan?
Call 119 for fire and ambulance. Say 火事です (kaji desu) for a fire or 救急です (kyūkyū desu) for a medical emergency.
What is 避難訓練?
避難訓練 (hinan kunren) is an evacuation drill for fires or earthquakes, common at schools and offices in Japan.
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