please take care of yourself; please look after yourself
A set phrase used to express concern for someone's health and well-being, often in letters, emails, or when parting. It can also imply 'please be careful not to overdo it'.
It's getting cold, so please take care of yourself.
I know you're busy, but please look after yourself.
Used when someone is ill or injured, meaning 'get well soon'. ご自愛ください is broader, used for general well-being and not limited to illness.
A casual farewell meaning 'stay well'. ご自愛ください is more formal and expresses deeper concern.
Standard polite phrase; ください is usually written in kana.
Kanji form of ください; less common but still used.
Full kanji spelling; very formal and old-fashioned.
Combination of the honorific prefix ご (御), the noun 自愛 (self-care, taking care of oneself), and the polite imperative ください (please). The phrase literally means 'please take care of yourself'.