How to Say ‘Take care’ in Japanese
気をつけて
きをつけて
💬 Usage Tip: Expresses concern for someone's safety.
🇯🇵 In Japan: Commonly used as a farewell, reflecting a culture of care.
Word-by-Word Breakdown
気き
[ki]
care
Concern or caution shown.
健康に気をつけてください。
Please take care of your health.
をを
[o]
(object marker)
Used to indicate the object of a verb.
犬を散歩させます。
I will walk the dog.
つけつけ
[tsuke]
attach
To apply, attribute, or connect.
住所をメモにつけてください。
Attach the address to the note.
てて
[te]
do
Indicates performance of an action.
気をつけて運転してください。
Please drive carefully.
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