A1 Expression बहुत औपचारिक 1 मिनट पढ़ने का समय

ご無沙汰しております

gobusata shite orimasu

It's been a while (polite)

इसका अभ्यास करें

Phrase in 30 Seconds

Use this phrase to politely acknowledge a long gap in communication with someone you haven't spoken to in a while.

  • Means: I have been negligent in contacting you for a long time.
  • Used in: Emails, business letters, or reconnecting with acquaintances after months.
  • Don't confuse: Do not use with close friends; it sounds cold and overly stiff.
Calendar icon + Bowing person = Professional reconnection

आपके स्तर पर व्याख्या:

This is a polite way to say 'long time no see' to people you respect or work with.
Use this phrase when you haven't spoken to someone for a while. It is very formal and shows you are being polite about the long gap in your communication.
This expression is essential for professional correspondence. It functions as a humble apology for the silence, signaling that you value the relationship despite the lack of recent interaction. It is standard in business emails.
As a fixed humble expression (kenjougo), it demonstrates your grasp of social hierarchy. By admitting to 'busata' (neglect), you lower your own status to elevate the recipient, which is a cornerstone of Japanese business etiquette.
This phrase encapsulates the Japanese cultural emphasis on 'ma' (space/time) in relationships. It is a linguistic tool to bridge the temporal distance between two parties, ensuring that the resumption of contact is smooth and respectful of the social distance.
The phrase functions as a performative apology, where the speaker acknowledges a perceived social failure (the silence) to re-establish rapport. It is a classic example of how Japanese honorifics (keigo) manage interpersonal dynamics by ritualizing the apology for the passage of time.

मतलब

Formal phrase used when one hasn't contacted someone for a long time.

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सांस्कृतिक पृष्ठभूमि

Apologizing for silence is a way to show you value the relationship. Using formal language with acquaintances prevents social friction. Students are expected to keep in touch with teachers; this phrase helps bridge gaps.

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Use it in emails

It is the best way to open a cold-ish email.

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Use it in emails

It is the best way to open a cold-ish email.

खुद को परखो

Which situation is appropriate for 'ご無沙汰しております'?

A: Talking to your best friend. B: Emailing a client you haven't seen in 6 months.

✓ सही! ✗ बिलकुल नहीं। सही जवाब: B

It is a formal phrase for business or respectful relationships.

🎉 स्कोर: /1

विज़ुअल लर्निंग टूल्स

अभ्यास बैंक

2 अभ्यास
सही जवाब चुनो Fill Blank

✓ सही! ✗ बिलकुल नहीं। सही जवाब:
Which situation is appropriate for 'ご無沙汰しております'? Choose A1

A: Talking to your best friend. B: Emailing a client you haven't seen in 6 months.

✓ सही! ✗ बिलकुल नहीं। सही जवाब: B

It is a formal phrase for business or respectful relationships.

🎉 स्कोर: /2

अक्सर पूछे जाने वाले सवाल

1 सवाल

Yes, it is perfect for your boss.

संबंधित मुहावरे

🔗

久しぶり

contrast

Long time no see (casual)

🔗

お世話になっております

builds on

Thank you for your support

कहाँ इस्तेमाल करें

📧

Client Email

You: ご無沙汰しております。以前のプロジェクトの件でご連絡しました。

formal
🎓

Reconnecting with a Mentor

You: 先生、ご無沙汰しております。お元気でいらっしゃいますか？

formal

याद करें

स्मृति सहायक

Think of 'Bus' + 'Data'. You missed the 'bus' to send your 'data' (messages) for a long time.

दृश्य संबंध

Imagine a dusty calendar on a wall with many months crossed out. You are bowing to a client, apologizing for the dust on the calendar.

Story

You are a busy professional. You realize you haven't emailed your mentor in months. You sit down, type 'ご無沙汰しております', and feel the relief of re-establishing the connection.

In Other Languages

English 'Long time no see' is casual. Japanese 'Gobusata' is strictly formal. It is like saying 'Please forgive my long silence' in a formal letter.

Word Web

久しぶり連絡丁寧敬語ビジネス再会

चैलेंज

Write a mock email to a former teacher using this phrase.

Review in 1, 3, 7, and 30 days.

उच्चारण

Stress Flat, polite tone.

Clear, distinct syllables.

औपचारिकता का स्तर

औपचारिक
ご無沙汰しております。

ご無沙汰しております。 (Greeting after a long time)

तटस्थ
久しぶりですね。

久しぶりですね。 (Greeting after a long time)

अनौपचारिक
久しぶり！

久しぶり！ (Greeting after a long time)

बोलचाल
よっ、久しぶり！

よっ、久しぶり！ (Greeting after a long time)

Derived from 'sata' (official news) and 'mu' (none). It meant 'no news from the government'.

Edo Period:

रोचक तथ्य

The kanji '沙' (sata) originally referred to sand, but in this context, it refers to 'sifting' or 'deciding' news.

सांस्कृतिक नोट्स

Apologizing for silence is a way to show you value the relationship.

“ご無沙汰しております。”

Using formal language with acquaintances prevents social friction.

“ご無沙汰しております。”

Students are expected to keep in touch with teachers; this phrase helps bridge gaps.

“先生、ご無沙汰しております。”

बातचीत की शुरुआत

“

How do you start an email to a client after a year?

सामान्य गलतियाँ

✗

友達に「ご無沙汰しております」と言う。

✓

友達に「久しぶり！」と言う。

wrong register
Using formal language with friends creates distance and sounds awkward.

L1 Interference

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In Other Languages

Spanish moderate

Cuánto tiempo sin vernos.

Japanese includes an apology for the silence, while Spanish just notes the time.

French moderate

Ça fait longtemps qu'on ne s'est pas vus.

French is observational; Japanese is self-deprecating/humble.

German Different

Lange nicht gesehen.

German is direct; Japanese is ritualized and humble.

Japanese Very Similar

久しぶり

Register is the only difference.

Arabic Partially Similar

طالت الغيبة

Arabic is more poetic; Japanese is more functional/business-oriented.

Spotted in the Real World

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(2023)

“ご無沙汰しております。先日の件ですが...”

Standard business email opening.

आसानी से भ्रमित होने वाले

ご無沙汰しております बनाम お久しぶりです

It is also 'long time no see'.

Use 'gobusata' for formal/business, 'ohisashiburi' for polite/neutral.

अक्सर पूछे जाने वाले सवाल (1)

Yes, it is perfect for your boss.

usage contexts

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