救急車(きゅうきゅうしゃ)

救急車(きゅうきゅうしゃ) is composed of 救急(きゅうきゅう) (emergency, first aid) + 車(しゃ) (vehicle). It refers specifically to an ambulance.

Common collocations

• 救急車(きゅうきゅうしゃ)を呼(よ)ぶ: to call an ambulance
• 救急車(きゅうきゅうしゃ)で運(はこ)ばれる: to be transported by ambulance
• 救急車(きゅうきゅうしゃ)が来(く)る: an ambulance arrives
• 救急車(きゅうきゅうしゃ)を手配(てはい)する: to arrange an ambulance

Cultural note

Dial 119 for ambulance and fire emergencies. Ambulance service is free in Japan, though this has led to debates about misuse for non-emergencies.

Related words

• 救急(きゅうきゅう): emergency, first aid
• 救急隊員(きゅうきゅうたいいん): paramedic
• 救急病院(きゅうきゅうびょういん): emergency hospital
• 消防車(しょうぼうしゃ): fire truck (also reached via 119)