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元気

genki
adjective★Beginner
informal

Healthy, energetic, or in good spirits

彼は元気そうに見える

He looks healthy and energetic

元気ですか?

How are you? (informal)

💡

Often used to ask about someone's health or energy level

general

Vigor, energy, or vitality

元気を出して

Cheer up

元気な子供

A lively child

Collocations

元気ですI'm fine元気を出すto cheer up元気いっぱいfull of energy

Synonyms

Antonyms

Related Phrases

元気を取り戻すphrase
to regain one's strength

💡Pro Tip

Casual Greeting

元気ですか? is a common way to ask 'How are you?' in informal settings

⚡Gold Rule

Politeness

When asking about someone's health, use '元気ですか?' for casual contexts and 'お元気ですか?' for more formal situations

📖Word Origin

Composed of '元' (origin, source) and '気' (spirit, energy)

📝Usage Notes

Commonly used in greetings and casual conversations to inquire about someone's well-being

Word Breakdown

元
origin, source
root
+
気
spirit, energy
root
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