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元気でね
genki de ne
take care, stay well
また会う日まで、元気でね！
Until we meet again, take care!
informal
A casual way to say 'take care' or 'stay well' when parting ways, often used among friends or close acquaintances.
旅行に行く前に、友達に「元気でね！」と声をかけた。
Before going on a trip, I called out to my friend, 'Take care!'
This phrase is more intimate than the formal 'お大事に' (odai ni) and is commonly used in everyday conversations.
Related Phrases
Pro Tip
Casual vs. Formal
Use '元気でね' with friends or close acquaintances. For more formal situations, use 'お大事に' (odai ni).
Gold Rule
Context Matters
This phrase is best used when parting ways, not as a greeting.
Word Origin
Derived from '元気' (genki, meaning 'healthy' or 'energetic') and 'ね' (ne, a sentence-ending particle used to soften the tone).
Usage Notes
This phrase is typically used when parting ways with someone you are close to, such as friends or family. It conveys a sense of care and well-wishing.
Word Breakdown
元気
healthy, energetic
rootで
particle indicating state or condition
particleね
sentence-ending particle for softening or seeking agreement
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