ご全快
gozenkai
The Japanese phrase for "speedy recovery" is ご全快 (gozenkai).
ご全快 is a formal noun meaning "speedy recovery." It is used primarily in written correspondence, such as formal emails or get-well cards, rather than in casual conversation.
How do you pronounce it?
gozenkai
Did you know?
- When visiting a hospital, it is common to bring a gift, but flowers with thorns or those that shed petals are avoided as they are seen as bad omens for recovery.
- In Japanese culture, wishing for a 'speedy' recovery can sometimes be seen as putting undue pressure on a sick person to rush their healing process.
- When writing ご全快 in a formal card, it is common to avoid using words that imply 'ending' or 'cutting', as these are considered taboo in a hospital setting.
Examples in context
- 皆様のご全快をお祈りいたします。Minasama no gozenkai o oinori itashimasu.I pray for everyone's speedy recovery.
- 一日も早いご全快を願っています。Ichinichi mo hayai gozenkai o negatte imasu.I hope for your speedy recovery as soon as possible.
- ご全快を心よりお祈り申し上げます。Gozenkai o kokoro yori oinori mōshiagemasu.I sincerely wish for your speedy recovery.
Example conversation
Ren is sending a polite message to Misaki via email because she is sick.
- 蓮 Ren美咲さんのご全快を心より願っています。Misaki-san no gozenkai o kokoro yori negatte imasu.I sincerely wish for your speedy recovery, Misaki.
- 美咲 Misaki蓮さん、お気遣いありがとうございます。Ren-san, okizukai arigatō gozaimasu.Thank you for your concern, Ren.
- 蓮 Renゆっくり休んでくださいね。Yukkuri yasunde kudasai ne.Please get plenty of rest.
- 美咲 Misakiはい、ありがとうございます。Hai, arigatō gozaimasu.Yes, thank you.
