Formal to Senior
Care · Daily · Support
〇〇さん、お薬のお時間です。お水をご用意しましたよ。 — [Name], it's time for your medication. I've prepared some water for you. (Care · Daily · Support, Formal to Senior, JLPT N4)
You
〇〇さん、お薬のお時間です。お水をご用意しましたよ。
〇〇さん、おくすりのおじかんです。おみずをごよういしましたよ。
[Name], it's time for your medication. I've prepared some water for you.
Romaji: [Name]-san, okusuri no ojikan desu. Omizu wo goyoui shimashita yo. / Reply Romaji: A, sou ka. Arigatou.
Reply
あ、そうか。ありがとう。
あ、そうか。ありがとう。
Oh, right. Thank you.
Gesture & etiquette
Crouch or kneel to be at eye level if the senior is seated. Place the water cup within easy reach before speaking. Use a calm, unhurried tone. Watch quietly while they take the medication — never turn away before confirming they have finished.
Ending with 「〜ましたよ」adds warmth and signals you are already prepared — this reduces hesitation. Always place the water within easy reach before speaking. Wait patiently while the senior takes the medication and confirm they have swallowed all pills before moving away.