5d • Japanese
Do you know the Japanese phrase “お大事に (Odaiji ni)”?
This phrase is used when someone is sick or not feeling well.
It’s often translated as:
“Take care.”or “Get well soon.”
But the deeper meaning is closer to:
“Please take good care of yourself.”
It can express:
Wishing someone a quick recovery Speaking to someone who is sick Showing concern for someone’s health
Examples
A coworker says they have a cold→ Odaiji ni.
Someone leaves work because they feel sick→ Odaiji ni shite kudasai.
At the doctor’s office, doctors often say→ Odaiji ni.
Cultural Insight
In Japan, expressing care and concern for others’ health is very common in daily conversation. Saying odaiji ni shows kindness and empathy.
Question
What do people say in your language when someone is sick or not feeling well?
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Do you know the Japanese phrase “お大事に (Odaiji ni)”?
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