How to Say ‘Yes, I've been well.’ in Japanese
はい、お元気でした。
はい、おげんきでした。
💬 Usage Tip: Polite way to affirm one's good health, pronounced as (hai, o-genki deshita).
🇯🇵 In Japan: Often used in response to show gratitude and reciprocated care.
Phrase Breakdown
はい
お元気
でした
Word-by-Word Breakdown
はいはい
[hai]
yes
Affirmative response.
はい、大丈夫です。
Yes, I am fine.
おお
[o]
polite prefix
Added before nouns to show respect.
お水をください。
Please give me some water.
元気げんき
[genki]
health
Referring to one's health state.
皆さん元気ですか？
Is everyone doing well?
でしでし
[deshi]
was
Past copula to indicate completion.
終わりでした。
It was the end.
たた
[ta]
past tense suffix
Used for past actions or states.
すでに食べました。
I have already eaten.
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