お大事に

病院を出る患者さんにお大事にと声をかけました。
I said “Take care” to the patient leaving the hospital.
「熱があるんです」「お大事に」。
“I have a fever.” “Get well soon.”
風邪をひいた友達に「お大事に」と言いました。
I said “Get well soon” to my friend with a cold.
足をけがしたなら、お大事に。
If you hurt your leg, take care.
早く元気になってね。お大事に。
I hope you feel better soon. Get well soon.

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風邪をひいた友達に「お大事に」と言いました。
I said “Get well soon” to my friend with a cold.
「熱があるんです」「お大事に」。
“I have a fever.” “Get well soon.”
病院を出る患者さんにお大事にと声をかけました。
I said “Take care” to the patient leaving the hospital.
足をけがしたなら、お大事に。
If you hurt your leg, take care.
早く元気になってね。お大事に。
I hope you feel better soon. Get well soon.

The polite prefix お and 大事に, “with care,” form a shortened wish to take care of one's health.

Who receives this phrase?

Someone ill or injured, sometimes a worried family member.

Is it a general goodbye?

No. It specifically wishes recovery.

Can it be said at a clinic?

Yes. Staff may say it as a patient leaves.

What does 大事 suggest?

Taking good care of oneself.

How can someone answer?

ありがとうございます is a natural reply.

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