Formal to Senior
Care · Daily · Support
You
喉が渇いていませんか？お水かお茶をお持ちしましょうか。
のどがかわいていませんか？おみずかおちゃをおもちしましょうか。
Are you thirsty? Shall I bring you some water or tea?
Romaji: Nodo ga kawaite imasen ka? Omizu ka ocha wo omochi shimashou ka. / Reply Romaji: Jaa, ocha wo itadakimasu.
Reply
じゃあ、お茶をいただきます。
じゃあ、おちゃをいただきます。
In that case, I'll have some tea please.
Gesture & etiquette
Approach calmly and make eye contact before asking. If they are seated, crouch or sit nearby so you are at their level. Smile warmly. When you bring the drink, present it with both hands and say 'douzo' (here you go) — presenting with both hands is a sign of care and respect in Japanese culture.
Regular drink check-ins are a key part of attentive caregiving. Framing it as an offer ('omochi shimashou ka' — shall I bring it?) preserves the resident's dignity by giving them choice. Offering two familiar options (water or tea) makes it easy to respond without feeling overwhelmed.