Caring for people

Lets you look after people and things, and thank those who looked after you.

Mix-ups Daiji ni suru and taisetsu ni suru are near twins; sewa ni naru is receiving the care.

daiji ni suru

polite daiji ni shimasu

take good care of; treasure

For things, people and health: 'Karada o daiji ni shite' (Look after yourself).

'Odaiji ni' is the set phrase to someone who is ill: 'Get well soon'.

casual

karada, daiji ni shite ne.

Take care of yourself.

体、大事にしてね。

polite

okarada o daiji ni shite kudasai ne.

Please take care of yourself.

お体を大事にしてくださいね。

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polite taisetsu ni shimasu

cherish, value

For people, gifts and memories you hold dear.

Nearly the same as daiji ni suru; taisetsu sounds a little warmer.

casual

kono purezento, zutto taisetsu ni suru ne.

I'll treasure this present forever.

このプレゼント、ずっと大切にするね。

polite

kono purezento, zutto taisetsu ni shimasu.

I'll treasure this present forever.

このプレゼント、ずっと大切にします。

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polite osewa ni narimasu

be looked after (by someone); owe someone

Mostly as thanks, 'Osewa ni narimashita', when leaving a job, a host or a hospital.

'Osewa ni natte orimasu' opens work calls and emails, roughly 'Thanks for your continued support'.

casual

iroiro sewa ni natta ne, arigatou.

Thanks for everything you've done for me.

いろいろ世話になったね、ありがとう。

polite

iroiro osewa ni narimashita. arigatou gozaimashita.

Thank you for everything you've done for me.

いろいろお世話になりました。ありがとうございました。

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