元気ですか
genki desu kaphrase★Beginner— how are you
informal
A casual way to ask someone how they are doing, often used in informal settings.
友達に会った時、元気ですかと聞きました。
When I met my friend, I asked, 'How are you?'
💡
This phrase is commonly used among friends and acquaintances. It can also be used to check on someone's well-being.
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💡Pro Tip
Casual vs. Formal
Use '元気ですか？' with friends and people you are familiar with. For more formal situations, use 'お元気ですか？'.
⚡Gold Rule
Politeness
This phrase is polite and appropriate for most social interactions.
📖Word Origin
The phrase is derived from '元気' (genki), meaning 'healthy' or 'energetic', combined with the polite question form 'ですか' (desu ka).
📝Usage Notes
This phrase is very common in everyday Japanese and is often used as a greeting. It can be used in both formal and informal contexts, though it is more casual than 'お元気ですか？'.
Word Breakdown
元気
healthy, energetic
rootですか
is it?
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