ご無沙汰

ごぶさた

not writing or contacting for a while; neglecting (failing) to write (call, visit, etc.); long silence

JLPT N2 Common word Also written 御無沙汰、ご不沙汰、御不沙汰

Meanings

  1. Noun, Suru verb, Intransitive

    not writing or contacting for a while; neglecting (failing) to write (call, visit, etc.); long silence

Example sentences

  • ご無沙汰ぶさた。元気げんき?

    It's been a while. How are you?

  • ご無沙汰ぶさたしました。

    I haven't seen you for ages.

  • ご無沙汰ぶさたしています。

    It has been a long time since I wrote you last.

  • ご無沙汰ぶさたしております。

    Long time no see.

  • 2年間ねんかんのご無沙汰ぶさたでした。

    Two years have passed since I last met you.

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