How to Say ‘How are you?’ in Japanese
元気ですか？
げんきですか？
💬 Usage Tip: Commonly used as a greeting to check someone’s well-being.
🇯🇵 In Japan: This phrase shows care and interest in the other person's condition.
Phrase Breakdown
元気げんき
health, vigor
Refers to someone's physical and mental well-being.
私は元気です。
I am well.
ですか？ですか？
is it?
Used to form a polite question, often seeking confirmation.
今何時ですか？
What time is it now?
Word-by-Word Breakdown
元気げんき
[genki]
Energetic
Refers to one's health or energy levels.
元気ですか？
Are you well?
ですです
[desu]
Is
Polite copula used in questions.
元気ですか？
Are you well?
かか
[ka]
?
Denotes a question.
元気ですか？
Are you well?
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