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Illness - It is common to bring a gift to someone staying in hospital such as
flowers, but it can be considered bad luck to bring a potted plant. The word 根付く
(nezuku) meaning "to take root" is similar to the word 寝付く (netsuku) meaning "to
be bedridden".
When saying goodbye to someone who is ill, it is common to say お大事に (odaiji-
ni) meaning "take care" or "get well soon". Although, in some cases, this may be
considered slightly condescending, as usually お大事に (odaiji-ni) is reserved for
someone in a position of authority (i.e. a doctor, nurse, etc.).
When staying in a hospital, it is sometimes customary to provide a small gift for
the doctor or nurses.
flowers, but it can be considered bad luck to bring a potted plant. The word 根付く
(nezuku) meaning "to take root" is similar to the word 寝付く (netsuku) meaning "to
be bedridden".
When saying goodbye to someone who is ill, it is common to say お大事に (odaiji-
ni) meaning "take care" or "get well soon". Although, in some cases, this may be
considered slightly condescending, as usually お大事に (odaiji-ni) is reserved for
someone in a position of authority (i.e. a doctor, nurse, etc.).
When staying in a hospital, it is sometimes customary to provide a small gift for
the doctor or nurses.