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  4. 元気を取り戻す

元気を取り戻す

genki o torimodosu

What does "元気を取り戻す" mean in English?

to regain one's energy or vitality

病気から回復して、元気を取り戻した。

After recovering from illness, he regained his energy.


How to use "元気を取り戻す" correctly: definitions and examples in English?

informal

To recover one's energy, strength, or vitality after being sick, tired, or down.

長い旅行の後、少し休んで元気を取り戻した。

After a long trip, I took a short rest to regain my energy.

彼女は悲しい出来事から立ち直り、元気を取り戻した。

She recovered from the sad event and regained her vitality.

This phrase is commonly used to describe physical or emotional recovery.

Collocations

元気を取り戻すto regain energy元気を出すto cheer up

Synonyms

元気になる回復する復活する

Antonyms

疲れる弱る元気を失う

Related Phrases

元気を出すphrase
to cheer up
元気いっぱいphrase
full of energy

Pro Tip

Usage in Context

This phrase is versatile and can be used for both physical and emotional recovery scenarios.

Gold Rule

Common Contexts

Use this phrase when describing recovery from illness, fatigue, or emotional distress.

Word Origin

Composed of 元気 (genki, meaning 'energy' or 'vitality') and 取り戻す (torimodosu, meaning 'to regain').

Usage Notes

This phrase is often used in both physical and emotional contexts, such as recovering from illness or overcoming a difficult situation.

Word Breakdown

元気
energy, vitality
root
+
を
object marker
particle
+
取り戻す
to regain
verb
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