Formal to Senior
Care · Daily · Support
ゆっくりどうぞ。こちらに座りましょう。 — Take your time. Let's sit down here. (Care · Daily · Support, Formal to Senior, JLPT N5)
You
ゆっくりどうぞ。こちらに座りましょう。
ゆっくりどうぞ。こちらにすわりましょう。
Take your time. Let's sit down here.
Romaji: Yukkuri dōzo. Kochira ni suwarimashō. / Reply Romaji: Hai, arigatō.
Reply
はい、ありがとう。
はい、ありがとう。
Yes, thank you.
Gesture & etiquette
Stand slightly behind and to the side; offer your forearm (not your hand) for them to hold; gesture clearly to the specific chair with your other hand; keep your body between them and any fall risk; wait until they are fully seated before stepping away.
The word 'ゆっくり' (slowly / take your time) immediately reduces the senior's anxiety about moving and signals there is no rush. Offering 'こちらに' (here) with a clear gesture toward a specific seat removes any confusion. Guide gently rather than push — always narrate each step aloud ('椅子がここにありますよ', the chair is right here) to keep them oriented.