Japanese

げんき
Meaning: energetic; healthy; well; spirits; vigor
Part of Speech: Noun, Adjectival noun

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Example sentences

毎日しっかり食べて、元気に過ごしましょう。
Let's eat well every day and stay healthy.
みんな元気に歌っている
Everyone is singing cheerfully.
彼女は元気な男の子を生んだ。
She gave birth to a healthy boy.
花子ちゃんは、いつも元気だね。
Hanako-chan is always energetic, isn't she?
公園で男の子が元気に走り回っている。
A boy is running around energetically in the park.

Usage Notes

Refers to both physical health and mental energy. Used in the common greeting 'O-genki desu ka?'.

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