How do you say "Please take care" in Japanese?

"Please take care" in Japanese is "気をつけて行ってくださいね". This phrase is commonly used in Japan.

What does "気をつけて行ってくださいね" mean in English?

"気をつけて行ってくださいね" means "Please take care" in English. Usage tip: Combines safety wish with politeness.

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How to Say ‘Please take care’ in Japanese

気をつけて行ってくださいね

ki o tsuke te itsu te kudasai ne

[ki o tsuke te itte te kudasai ne]

💬 Usage Tip: Combines safety wish with politeness.

🇯🇵 In Japan: Shows cultural norms of showing concern and offering best wishes.

Phrase Breakdown

気をつけて

ki o tsuke te

take care

An expression used to wish someone safety.

Example

気をつけてね。

Take care.

Words in this phrase

気

[ki]

care

To show caution or concern.

Example

気をつけて行ってくださいね。

Please take care.

を

[o]

(object marker)

Indicates the direct object.

Example

お茶を飲みます。

I will drink tea.

つけ

tsuke

[tsuke]

attach

To apply or associate.

Example

忘れ物を気をつけてください。

Please be careful of forgotten items.

て

[te]

and

Indicates continuation or sequence.

Example

出かけて、帰ります。

I will go out and return.

行ってくださいね

itsu te kudasai ne

please go

A polite way of instructing someone to go somewhere.

Example

早く行ってくださいね。

Please go quickly.

Words in this phrase

行っ

itsu

[itte]

Move to a place or position.

Example

気をつけて行ってください。

Please go carefully.

て

[te]

and

Indicates continuation or sequence.

Example

出かけて、帰ります。

I will go out and return.

ください

kudasai

[kudasai]

please do

A respectful way of making a request.

Example

ここに座ってください。

Please sit here.

ね

[ne]

(emphasis)

Adds stress or a soft appeal.

Example

気をつけてくださいね。

Please be careful.

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