Formal to Senior
Care · Daily · Support
リハビリの時間ですよ。今日も一緒に頑張りましょう。ゆっくりでいいですよ。 — It's time for rehabilitation. Let's do our best together today. There's no rush — take it slowly. (Care · Daily · Support, Formal to Senior, JLPT N5)
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リハビリの時間ですよ。今日も一緒に頑張りましょう。ゆっくりでいいですよ。
りはびりのじかんですよ。きょうもいっしょにがんばりましょう。ゆっくりでいいですよ。
It's time for rehabilitation. Let's do our best together today. There's no rush — take it slowly.
Romaji: Rihabiri no jikan desu yo. Kyou mo issho ni ganbarimashou. Yukkuri de ii desu yo. / Reply Romaji: Hai, yatte mimasu. Itai kedo...
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はい、やってみます。痛いけど……
はい、やってみます。いたいけど……
Yes, I'll try. It's a bit painful though...
Gesture & etiquette
Walk alongside the senior during exercise, not behind. Match their pace exactly. When they pause, pause with them. Offer your arm at elbow height — never grip their hand unless requested, as this removes their sense of control.
Frame rehabilitation as a shared effort ('let's do it together') rather than a task imposed on the senior. 'Yukkuri de ii desu yo' (slowly is fine) removes pressure and reduces fear of failure. Celebrate small gains visibly — even one extra step is worth genuine praise.