Formal to Senior
Care · Greeting
You
おはようございます。よく眠れましたか？
おはようございます。よくねむれましたか？
Good morning. Did you sleep well?
Romaji: Ohayou gozaimasu. Yoku nemuremashita ka? / Reply Romaji: Ee, yoku nemuremashita. Arigatou.
Reply
ええ、よく眠れました。ありがとう。
ええ、よくねむれました。ありがとう。
Yes, I slept well. Thank you.
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.
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