お熱を測りますね。 — I'll take your temperature now. (Care · Medical · Setting, Formal to Senior, JLPT N5)

Gesture & etiquette

Show the thermometer briefly before use. Gentle hand on shoulder if positioning is needed. Wait calmly for the beep — don't fill the silence with nervous chatter. After the reading, smile and note the result casually if normal.

Short, gentle announcements before routine measurements build a rhythm of trust without overwhelming the senior with explanations. 'Onetsu' (with the honorific 'o') is softer than 'taion' (clinical 'body temperature'). The 'ne' at the end invites quiet agreement. After the measurement, share the reading only if asked or if it's normal — sudden announcements of abnormal numbers cause anxiety.