おはようございます。よく眠れましたか？ — Good morning. Did you sleep well? (Care · Greeting, Formal to Senior, JLPT N5)

Gesture & etiquette

Approach gently and speak at a relaxed pace. Make soft eye contact, smile warmly, and bow slightly (about 15 degrees) from the waist. Avoid sudden movements and match the resident's eye level — bend or kneel if they are seated or in bed.

Always greet seniors by their family name with -san (e.g., 山田さん) before this phrase. Do not skip the greeting or jump straight to a task; the brief check-in itself is a key part of dignity-respecting care.