元気

元気

げんき

Healthy, energetic, lively; well

N5na-adjective·genki

How to remember it

元 (origin/source) + 気 (spirit) — your original spirit is full and your health is in top shape.

Example sentences

  • お元気ですか。

    おげんきですか。

    How are you? / Are you well?

  • 子供たちは元気に遊んでいます。

    こどもたちはげんきにあそんでいます。

    The children are playing energetically.

Usage

Used as both a noun (health) and na-adjective; common in the greeting お元気ですか.

Related words

病気疲れ健康

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