Friendly to Senior
Care · Medical · Setting
今日の診察はいかがでしたか？先生のおっしゃっていたことはお分かりになりましたか？ — How was today's appointment? Were you able to follow what the doctor said? (Care · Medical · Setting, Friendly to Senior, JLPT N3)
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今日の診察はいかがでしたか？先生のおっしゃっていたことはお分かりになりましたか？
きょうのしんさつはいかがでしたか？せんせいのおっしゃっていたことはおわかりになりましたか？
How was today's appointment? Were you able to follow what the doctor said?
Romaji: Kyou no shinsatsu wa ikaga deshita ka? Sensei no osshatte ita koto wa owakari ni narimashita ka? / Reply Romaji: Un, maa... nanka iroiro iwareta kedo, muzukashikute yoku wakaranakatta wa.
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うん、まあ…なんか色々言われたけど、難しくてよく分からなかったわ。
うん、まあ…なんかいろいろいわれたけど、むずかしくてよくわからなかったわ。
Well, yes... they said various things, but it was hard to understand.
Gesture & etiquette
Sit beside the senior at eye level. Have a notepad ready to jot down anything they mention from the doctor's explanation so you can help clarify later. Nod encouragingly as they speak — never correct them mid-sentence or show impatience.
Medical consultations can be overwhelming for seniors — terminology, time pressure, and anxiety all affect comprehension. This question opens a dialogue where you can gently re-explain in plain language. If key information was missed, contact the clinic for clarification rather than guessing at the doctor's intent.