元気

How to remember it

Gen (origin) + ki (spirit) means your original life-force is strong and full.

Example sentences

• 元気ですか？

  げんきですか？

  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

Commonly used as a greeting; takes な before nouns, as お元気ですか.

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