NichiDict

ご無沙汰

N2
ごぶさた
御無沙汰ご不沙汰御不沙汰
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Meanings

1.NounNoun・suruIntransitive

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

Examples

ご無沙汰しております、お元気ですか。

It's been a while — how have you been?

長い間ご無沙汰して申し訳ありません。

I apologize for not being in touch for so long.

ご無沙汰の友人から突然手紙が届いた。

A letter suddenly arrived from a friend I hadn't heard from in a while.