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    ご無沙汰しております、お元気ですか？ (Gobusata shite orimasu, ogenki desu ka? - It's been a long time, how are you?)

    Grammar & Usage

    fixed expression
    formal

    How it works

    This is a set phrase combining two parts. 「ご無沙汰しております」is a humble way to apologize for a long silence or absence, using the honorific prefix 「ご-」 for 「無沙汰 (busata)」 and the humble auxiliary verb 「おります」 as the continuative form of 「いる」 (be). 「お元気ですか？」is a polite question asking about the other person's well-being, using the honorific prefix 「お-」 for 「元気 (genki)」 and the polite copula 「です」 with the question particle 「か」.

    Sample sentences

    先生、ご無沙汰しております。お元気ですか？

    Teacher, it's been a long time. How are you?

    〇〇様、ご無沙汰しております。その後いかがお過ごしでしょうか？

    Mr./Ms. [Name], it's been a long time. How have you been since then?

    ご無沙汰しております。また皆さんとお会いできて嬉しいです。

    It's been a long time. I'm happy to see everyone again.

    Quick facts

    usage:Used when meeting or contacting someone after a significant period of not seeing or interacting with them. Often used at the beginning of a conversation or letter/email.
    nuance:Implies an apology for the lack of contact rather than just a statement of time passed.
    politeness:Highly polite and humble. 「ご無沙汰しております」is a humble expression used by the speaker to show respect to the listener. 「お元気ですか？」is a standard polite question.

    Mnemonic

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    Example

    先生、ご無沙汰しております。お元気ですか？

    Teacher, it's been a long time. How are you?

    〇〇様、ご無沙汰しております。その後いかがお過ごしでしょうか？

    Mr./Ms. [Name], it's been a long time. How have you been since then?

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