How to Say ‘Take care.’ in Japanese
おだいじに。
o daiji ni
[oh dye-jee nee]
💬 Usage Tip: [おだいじに] comes from [だいじ], but here it means [take care] or [get well], not [important]. The [お] makes it sound polite and gentle.
🇯🇵 In Japan: You'll hear [おだいじに] from pharmacists, doctors, reception staff, and even coworkers when you're sick or leaving a clinic. It's a standard, kind way to wish someone well.
Phrase Breakdown
お
o
[oh]
(honorific prefix) o-.
Adds politeness/respect. In おだいじに it makes the phrase more courteous to the listener.
おだいじに。お水も飲んでください。
Take care. Please drink some water too.
だいじ
daiji
[dye-jee]
important; take care (in this set phrase).
Core word in おだいじに, a common closing phrase from pharmacists/medical staff meaning “Take care.”
おだいじに。だいじにしてください。
Take care. Please take good care of yourself.
に
ni
[nee]
to; for (in this phrase).
In おだいじに it completes the set phrase meaning “Take care.” Not usually translated word-for-word.
おだいじに。また来てください。
Take care. Please come again.
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