Formal to Senior
Care · Daily · Support
そろそろ就寝の時間です。パジャマにお着替えしましょうか? — It's almost time for bed. Shall we change into your pajamas? (Care · Daily · Support, Formal to Senior, JLPT N5)
You
そろそろ就寝の時間です。パジャマにお着替えしましょうか?
そろそろしゅうしんのじかんです。ぱじゃまにおきがえしましょうか?
It's almost time for bed. Shall we change into your pajamas?
Romaji: Sorosoro shuushin no jikan desu. Pajama ni okigae shimashou ka? / Reply Romaji: Mou sukoshi terebi wo mite mo ii desu ka?
Reply
もう少しテレビを見てもいいですか?
もうすこしてれびをみてもいいですか?
Can I watch TV a little longer?
Gesture & etiquette
Speak softly and calmly; gently indicate the pajamas or changing area; if possible, dim the room lights before approaching to signal the winding-down routine.
そろそろ' (sorosoro = 'soon / gradually') softens the transition to bedtime — it avoids an abrupt announcement and signals the change gradually, which is especially important for seniors who may resist sudden schedule shifts.