How to Say ‘Please take care.’ in Japanese
お大事にしてください。
おだいじにしてください。
💬 Usage Tip: Common expression of concern for someone's health.
🇯🇵 In Japan: Often used when parting with someone who is ill, showing care and empathy.
Phrase Breakdown
おお
honorific prefix
Used to show respect or politeness.
お体に気をつけて
Take care of your body
大事だいじ
important
Something of great value or crucial significance.
大事な約束
important promise
にしてくださいにしてください
please do
A polite request form.
静かにしてください。
Please be quiet.
Word-by-Word Breakdown
おお
[o]
politeness marker
A prefix used to be polite.
お茶をどうぞ。
Please have some tea.
大事だいじ
[daiji]
health, care
State of being free from illness or injury.
大事にしてください。
Please take care.
にに
[ni]
to, for
Indicates purpose or direction.
あの人に話します。
Talk to that person.
しし
[shi]
do
A verb used to express action or occurrence.
仕事をします。
I will do the work.
てて
[te]
connecting particle
Used to connect verbs and auxiliary verbs.
料理をしています。
I am cooking.
くださいください
[kudasai]
please
Used to politely ask someone to do something.
待ってください。
Please wait.
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