元気だ
genki daadjective★Beginner— healthy, energetic, in good spirits
informal
To be in good health, energetic, or cheerful.
元気ですか？
Are you well?
子供たちは元気いっぱいに遊んでいる
The children are playing energetically.
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Commonly used in casual conversation to ask about someone's well-being or to describe someone's lively state.
Related Phrases
💡Pro Tip
Common Greeting
元気ですか？ is a common way to ask 'How are you?' in casual conversation.
⚡Gold Rule
Politeness
While 元気だ is informal, it is widely used in casual settings. For more formal contexts, use 元気ですか？
📖Word Origin
From 元気 (genki), meaning 'health' or 'energy', combined with the copula だ (da).
📝Usage Notes
Often used to inquire about someone's health or to express that someone is in good spirits. Can also be used to describe objects or situations as lively or energetic.
Word Breakdown
元気
health, energy
rootだ
copula (is/am/are)
suffix和英辞典