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お元気ですか
o-genki-desu-ka
how are you
お元気ですか？
How are you?
formal
A polite way to ask someone about their health or well-being, often used as a greeting.
お元気ですか？
How are you?
お元気ですか？お久しぶりです。
How have you been? It's been a while.
This phrase is commonly used in formal and polite contexts, such as business settings or when meeting someone for the first time.
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Pro Tip
Polite Greeting
This phrase is a polite way to ask about someone's well-being and is commonly used in formal settings.
Gold Rule
Formal Context
Use this phrase in formal or polite contexts, such as business meetings or when meeting someone for the first time.
Word Origin
The phrase is derived from the polite form of the verb 元気 (genki), meaning 'healthy' or 'in good spirits,' combined with the polite question form ですか (desu ka).
Usage Notes
This phrase is a standard greeting in Japanese and is often used in formal or polite contexts. It is less common in very casual settings among close friends or family.
Word Breakdown
お
polite prefix
prefix元気
healthy, in good spirits
rootですか
polite question form
suffix和英辞典