JLPT N1 Advanced
ご無沙汰
Formal acknowledgment of a long silence or lack of contact.
Readings
Other forms
御無沙汰 less common kanji
ご無沙汰しております very common polite phrase
Noun, Suru verb
It's been a while
A formal expression acknowledging a prolonged lack of communication, implying an apology for the neglect.
Example
先生 、 大変 ご無沙汰 して おり ます 。 お 変わり あり ませ ん か 。
Sensei, it's been far too long. Have you been well?
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