人身事故(じんしんじこ)

Compounds

人身(じんしん) (person, human body) + 事故(じこ) (accident)

Usage

In Japan, this term is commonly heard in train announcements when service is disrupted. It is a euphemism that may include suicide cases, though it covers any accident involving a person on the tracks.

Common announcement phrases

• 「人身事故(じんしんじこ)のため、運転(うんてん)を見合(みあ)わせております」

(Service is suspended due to an accident)

• 「人身事故(じんしんじこ)の影響(えいきょう)で遅(おく)れが出(で)ています」

(There are delays due to an accident)

Related words

• 遅延証明(ちえんしょうめい) - delay certificate
• 振替輸送(ふりかえゆそう) - alternative transportation
• 運転再開(うんてんさいかい) - resumption of service