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少し体を動かしてみませんか？ゆっくり一緒にやりましょう。
すこしからだをうごかしてみませんか？ゆっくりいっしょにやりましょう。
Shall we try moving your body a little? Let's take it slowly together.
Romaji: Sukoshi karada wo ugokashite mimasen ka? Yukkuri issho ni yarimashou. / Reply Romaji: Sou da ne. Chotto dake nara.
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そうだね。ちょっとだけなら。
そうだね。ちょっとだけなら。
Alright. Just a little bit then.
Gesture & etiquette
Begin the movement yourself first — this modeling removes ambiguity about what to do. Keep a warm, encouraging smile throughout and celebrate small completions: 「上手でしたよ！」(Well done!).
「〜てみませんか？」(shall we try...?) is a gentle invitation, not a directive. 「一緒に」(together) is especially powerful — it signals you will participate alongside them, not just observe. This inclusive framing often reduces resistance to movement activities.