Formal to Senior
Care · Medical · Setting
You
これから診察が始まります。準備はよろしいですか？
これからしんさつがはじまります。じゅんびはよろしいですか？
The examination is about to begin. Are you ready?
Romaji: Korekara shinsatsu ga hajimarimasu. Junbi wa yoroshii desu ka? / Reply Romaji: Hai, daijoubu desu.
Reply
はい、大丈夫です。
はい、だいじょうぶです。
Yes, I'm alright.
Gesture & etiquette
Stand close enough to be reassuring but leave personal space. Make steady eye contact and speak at a measured pace. A slight nod after their answer — before proceeding — signals you heard them.
A brief readiness check before a medical procedure respects the patient's sense of control. If they express hesitation, acknowledge it: 「そうですか。少しだけ深呼吸しましょうか」(I see. Shall we take a slow breath together?). Never proceed without a clear 'yes.'
#care#medical#examination#preparation#senior#readiness#hospital