Tokyo Emergency Measures
Stuck on the 7th floor of a building because the elevators have shutdown and the staircase is blocked by the fire?
Dont panic - just look for something called the "Emergency Laddey" - also known as Hinan Hashigo [避難はしご]. We probably need an Engrish category.
Photo taken at my local supermarket.
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Student
http://noviceotaku.wordpress.com
Nice... Why is it called a laddey and what is it, a staircase or ladder?
Student
I am confused too, is it a staircase or ladder then?
911 Emergency Services
I guess check and see if there is a fire escape outside?
If not, then make sure to call fire dept in case no one else has yet. (In US its 911, what is it in Japan?) Then hopefully I kind of know the layout of the floor. This way if there is no escape, I can access perhaps the fire hose or activate the emergency sprinklers... help slow down the fire in some way.
Oh and, when you said staircase is blocked, can't go up or down?
911 Emergency Services
Err I meant to ask can't go up either? I figure you definitely meant the staircase is blocked to go down.
Student
http://burningland.deviantart.com/
Is prayign and crying included in your plan too?
911 Emergency Services
Nah not really, I work for 911 services in US, so I have an idea of what to do and don't do.
One of them is to not panic... its definitely easier said than done, esp when you're actually in the situation. (Can't be panicking as a 911 operator/dispatcher when things happen.)
Student
http://burningland.deviantart.com/
I handle stress situatiosn liek car accidents very well. Course it helps that i work Ski patrol at a local resort in the winter. First time I ever had to keep my cool in something other then a drill was New years day this year, so Thursday. I was just riding aroudn in the terrian parka nd some girl injurred her lower back and dealt herself a pretty nasty concusion we were guesing. All I could do was shut down the jump because I was off duty and didnt have my ID or med bag.
Playing Human Pillon isnt fun...
911 Emergency Services
Oh nice, good going!
Yeah stressful situations, some people respond basically with oh my god type reactions and freak out... can't talk to them at all.
university film student | ecchikid | the Archivist
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In Japan the number is 119. :P Wonderful, the sort of knowledge you pick up from simply watching too much anime or lurking around here. x_x"
Student
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FIRST WOO!!
Um, I'm assumeing its a ladder and it used to get you to the ground right? Ok, I'll keep that in mind should I ever being in a structure fire while in Japan. Thanks though.
Student
http://burningland.deviantart.com/
Damn... i missed
JR. College Student
http://npc.talkingincircles.net/
Fail
The town drunk
I'm sorry, but what's the point of being "FIRST!"? The reason I ask this is because this plagues a ton of websites.
- I've refrained from adding profanity to this post -
Student
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Dunno, its just something some people do. I just thought it might catch a laugh but I was wrong.
I apologize if it offended you.
Moe Hunter
http://moehunter.wordpress.com/
We don't do that here.
Just a heads up ^__^
Student
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Yeah, wont happen again.
Explorer of the finer things in life
Seems to be a sort of rope-ladder. Pretty neat, unless it's too short and you only get halfway....
JR. College Student
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Or if it catches on fire.
The town drunk
"EMERGENCY LADDEY"... sounds fancy!
http://www.marvinryan.com
must be Irish Engrish. ^^ eh laddey?
The town drunk
rofl
Engineer by weekdays, Hikki by weekends
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ladder + alley = laddey
new vacab for the day
Student!
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X_X seriously?
High school student
http://www.animeraku.com
There is a lady behind the door who will take you down so she will serve as a ladder. Therefore, laddey.
Student
http://yellowguy89.blogspot.com/
this is pure lol
part time illustrationist, doll clothing seamstress
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if the emergency laddy is as cute as Mimi I'll use it
LOL
NEET part-time - Technical Support Officer - Network security engineer
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Laddey = Lady = Emergency Ladies?
that might explain the NO MEN stick figure......
Or maybe even a place to hide your candy girl when an emergency/need/urge arises
Just your average anime fan and blogger...
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I would like an emergency lady then. Do they come in 2D? ^^
Student!
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hmmmmmmm maybe behind da door is the dakimakura which saves you as u land on it when u are approaching the 1st floor.
College Freshmen
Wow that doesn't even sound close to ladder. Normally they just mix the "r" with "l" but this time they're using a "y."
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So, it's an "emergency laddey" but customers are to restrain from entering? Oh well, I doubt anyone will obey the rules in times of panic =P
student
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useful, never knew how to read those kanji. got one of those emergency ladders right next to my room.
NEET
Engrish rox~ ^0^
web something something
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I agree with the akidora guy. Engrish do rock.
"It makes you better feeling"
Only in this case, only japanese speaking persons will be saved.
Student & Game Designer
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why is it that japanese got so big problems with english overall ? =P
Passerby
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Engrish category is a good idea. ^^
Engrish FTW!
Your local Otaku Cashier.
Hurry laddies, to the laddey!
Mouse Whisperer
Behind that door is a gorgeous Lady (Laddey) in fishnets and a short skirt with a large ladder running her thigh that I need to climb?
Student
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Or perhaps there's an "emergency lad" behind that door on a standby to rescue you! :P
too bad it's not an "emergency lassie", if you need a girl for "special" emergencies XD
super emergency squad^^: LOL
Student
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Innovative indeed!~ People can escape when they are fires all around and no more places can run to.
Engineer / Student
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I think its just a minor typo... the "r" in the dictionary must have looked like a "y" to the guy who made the signage :)
thousand master II, Internet Learner, Auto didacta
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wow and he got away with it too..
三年せいとオタク
I guess everyone needs a good laugh when in an emergency situation. :p
College student, Mech programmer and striving photographer.
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No men allowed? Darn =/ *Jumps off window*
王オタク ｘ 天才様
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"I say laddie, in case of emergency just use the laddey!"
I think it's a rather cute way to say ladder!
Perv
I wouldn't be amazed if it was -.-
Daigakusei [Consular and Diplomatic Affairs]
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yup its cute and at the same time somewhat wrong^^
Supreme Commander of NERV Co.
Now why didin't I think of that? lol this is kawaii ^^
???Confused???
I got the impression that it was the women's bathroom and that it was a no men allowed sign and the they misspelled LADY by adding DE to make LADDEY...
student/ legal assistant/ otaku/ worshipper of dc.com
what?
Dropping computers, starting all over again at Journalism
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Oh hello emergency lady. We have an emergency. How should we proceed?
Mechanical Engineering student
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Emergency Laddey? Kinda cute when one says it our loud LOL XD
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http://www.animoe.net
In case of emergency...
http://tinyurl.com/992p7s
Otaku Programmer/Gamer/Artist/Photographer
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Emergency laddey !?!? WHAA!?!?!?!?