How do you say "Doing well" in Japanese?

"Doing well" in Japanese is "元気にしています。". This phrase is commonly used in Japan.

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How to Say ‘Doing well’ in Japanese

Q: What does "元気にしています。" mean in English?

"元気にしています。" means "Doing well" in English. Usage tip: [〜ています] often means someone is in that state, not only "is doing" an action right now. So [元気にしています] means "they're doing well" rather than "they are actively being healthy" at this moment.

元気にしています。

genki ni shi te i masu

[gen-kee nee shee teh ee mahs]

💬 Usage Tip: [〜ています] often means someone is in that state, not only "is doing" an action right now. So [元気にしています] means "they're doing well" rather than "they are actively being healthy" at this moment.

Phrase Breakdown

元気

genki

[gen-kee]

well / healthy

Describes being healthy or doing well.

Example

元気にしています。

I’m doing well.

に

[nee]

in / as

This particle turns 元気 into an adverb-like form, meaning 'in good health' or 'well.'

Example

元気に暮らしています。

I’m living well.

し

shi

[shee]

From する, here used as part of the expression しています.

Example

元気にしています。

I’m doing well.

て

[teh]

and / -te form

Connects する to います to make an ongoing state.

Example

元気にしていて安心です。

I’m relieved that you are doing well.

い

[ee]

be / exist

From いる, used here in progressive form to describe a continuing condition.

Example

元気にいてください。

Please stay well.

ます

masu

[mahs]

polite ending

Polite verb ending used in present or ongoing actions.

Example

毎日運動しています。

I exercise every day.

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