AED

えーいーでぃー
noun
AED; automated external defibrillator
1. AED; automated external defibrillator
a portable electronic device that automatically diagnoses cardiac arrhythmias and can deliver an electric shock to restore normal heart rhythm; widely installed in public places in Japan
AEDの場所(ばしょ)を確認(かくにん)してください。
Please confirm the location of the AED.
駅(えき)にはAEDが設置(せっち)されている。
AEDs are installed at train stations.
AEDの使(つか)い方(かた)を研修(けんしゅう)で習(なら)った。
I learned how to use an AED in training.

EMERGENCY VOCABULARY:
AEDs (エーイーディー) are widely available in Japan at train stations, shopping centers, schools, sports facilities, and other public places. They are designed to be used by anyone, even without medical training.

COMMON COLLOCATIONS:

  • AEDを使(つか)う - to use an AED
  • AEDが設置(せっち)されている - AED is installed
  • AEDの場所(ばしょ) - location of the AED
  • AED講習(こうしゅう) - AED training

RELATED TERMS:

  • CPR / 心肺(しんぱい)蘇生(そせい)法(ほう) - cardiopulmonary resuscitation
  • 救急(きゅうきゅう)処置(しょち) - emergency treatment
  • 心停止(しんていし) - cardiac arrest

NOTE:
Japanese AEDs provide voice guidance in Japanese. The device analyzes the heart rhythm and only delivers a shock if needed.

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Added 2026.1.28 13:46
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