見舞い

みまい
Alternative writings: 見舞
JLPT:N3
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1

A visit to someone who is ill, injured, or otherwise unfortunate; calling on them to inquire about their health or offer sympathy.

Noun

Examples

週末に母の入院している病院へ見舞いに行く。

I'll go to visit my mother, who is hospitalized, this weekend.

遠方から来てくれた友人の見舞いに感謝した。

I was grateful for the friend's visit who came from far away.

時間がないが、一言でも見舞いの言葉を伝えたい。

I don't have much time, but I want to say a few words of sympathy.

2

A letter or gift sent as an expression of sympathy or to wish someone well (e.g., a get‑well card, flowers, or a gift).

Noun

Examples

入院した同僚にお見舞いを送るため、花とカードを買った。

I bought flowers and a card to send as a get‑well gift to my colleague who was hospitalized.

見舞い品として果物を持って行くのが一般的だ。

It's common to bring fruit as a get‑well gift.

遠くに住んでいるので、見舞いの手紙だけ送った。

Because I live far away, I only sent a letter of sympathy.

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