How to Say ‘I'm well.’ in Japanese
元気です。
genki desu
[gen-kee dess]
💬 Usage Tip: A simple polite reply: "I am well." You can also say [元気です、ありがとうございます。] for a warmer answer.
🇯🇵 In Japan: Japanese answers are often brief and modest. A short [元気です。] sounds natural and perfectly complete.
Phrase Breakdown
元気
genki
[gen-kee]
well; healthy; energetic
Describes a person's condition as good or healthy.
父は元気です。
My father is well.
です
desu
[dess]
is; am; are (polite)
Used to finish the statement politely.
ここは図書館です。
This is a library.
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