くれぐれも
Meanings
1
sincerely; earnestly; wholeheartedly
usually written using kana alone
Used to emphasize a heartfelt request, warning, or expression of concern. Often appears in polite requests or when urging someone to take care.
Please take good care of yourself.
Please don't overdo it, I sincerely mean it.
2
repeatedly; over and over; again and again
usually written using kana alone
Rare, somewhat archaic use meaning 'repeatedly' or 'over and over'. In modern Japanese, the first sense (sincere request) is overwhelmingly more common.
In old letters, くれぐれも was sometimes used to mean 'repeatedly' as in 'I say again and again'.
Usage patterns
- くれぐれもお願いしますto sincerely ask (someone) for something
I sincerely ask for your continued support.
- くれぐれも〈動詞〉ようにplease be sure to (do something)
Please be sure to take care not to catch a cold.
- 〈人〉にくれぐれもよろしくお伝えくださいplease give my heartfelt regards to (someone)
Please give my warmest regards to your family.
- くれぐれもご注意くださいplease be extremely careful (about something)
The stairs are slippery, so please be extremely careful.