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How to Say ‘Take care.’ in Japanese

おだいじに。

o daiji ni

[oh dye-jee nee]

💬 Usage Tip: Set phrase said to someone sick. Literally “Please take good care (of yourself).” The [お] makes it polite.

🇯🇵 In Japan: Common closing line at clinics/pharmacies. You can reply with a simple [ありがとうございます].

Phrase Breakdown

o

[oh]

(honorific prefix) o-.

Adds politeness/respect. In おだいじに it makes the phrase more courteous to the listener.

Example

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.”

Example

おだいじに。だいじにしてください。

Take care. Please take good care of yourself.

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.

Example

おだいじに。また来てください。

Take care. Please come again.

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