How to Say ‘I'm well’ in Japanese
私は元気です、ありがとう。
watakushi wa genki desu arigatou
[Watashi Wa Genki Desu Arigatou]
💬 Usage Tip: [ありがとう] (arigatou) means thank you, adding politeness.
🇯🇵 In Japan: Politeness is highly valued in Japanese interactions, and this phrase reflects that.
Phrase Breakdown
私は
watakushi wa
I am
Refers to oneself as the topic of the sentence.
私は忙しいです
I am busy.
Words in this phrase
私
watakushi
[Watashi]
I
Used to refer to oneself.
私は先生です。
I am a teacher.
は
wa
[Wa]
is (subject marker)
The subject marker in Japanese.
このペンは青いです。
This pen is blue.
元気です
genki desu
am well
States that one is in good health or spirits.
今日は元気です
I am well today.
Words in this phrase
元気
genki
[Genki]
healthy
Describes a state of being well.
元気にしています。
I am doing well.
です
desu
[Desu]
(polite sentence ending)
A common sentence-ending particle.
天気は良いです。
The weather is good.
ありがとう
arigatou
[Arigatou]
thank you
A way to express gratitude.
お手伝い、ありがとう。
Thank you for your help.
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