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    ご無沙汰しております

    Grammar & Usage

    fixed expression
    formal

    How it works

    This phrase is a polite and humble way to express that it has been a long time since one last contacted or met someone. It uses the honorific prefix ご (go-), the noun 無沙汰 (busata, meaning 'lack of contact' or 'negligence in communication'), and the humble auxiliary verb しております (shite orimasu), which is the humble form of しています (shite imasu, 'doing' or 'being in a state').

    Sample sentences

    〇〇様、ご無沙汰しております。お変わりございませんか？

    Mr./Ms. [Name], it's been a long time. I hope you're doing well.

    長らくご無沙汰しておりますが、皆様お元気でいらっしゃいますでしょうか。

    Although it has been a long time since we last communicated, I hope everyone is doing well.

    先日は大変お世話になりました。ご無沙汰しておりますが、また近いうちにお会いできることを楽しみにしております。

    Thank you very much for your help the other day. It's been a while, but I look forward to meeting you again soon.

    Quick facts

    politeness:Highly polite and humble. Often used towards superiors, clients, or people one hasn't seen in a significant amount of time.
    usageContext:Appropriate for formal reunions, business communications, or when apologizing for not having been in touch.

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    Example

    〇〇様、ご無沙汰しております。お変わりございませんか？

    Mr./Ms. [Name], it's been a long time. I hope you're doing well.

    長らくご無沙汰しておりますが、皆様お元気でいらっしゃいますでしょうか。

    Although it has been a long time since we last communicated, I hope everyone is doing well.

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