How to Say ‘Yes, we're fine.’ in Japanese
ええ、元気よ。
ee genki yo
[Ee gen-kee yoh]
💬 Usage Tip: よ at the end adds a warm, reassuring "we're fine, don't worry" feel. ええ is a softer "yes" than はい.
🇯🇵 In Japan: Ending a casual sentence with 元気よ sounds like an older woman, such as a mother-in-law talking to family. Men and younger speakers would more likely say 元気だよ.
Phrase Breakdown
ええ
ee
[Ee]
yes
Informal way to agree or confirm.
ええ、知っています。
Yes, I know it.
元気
genki
[gen-kee]
energetic; well
A common word meaning healthy, energetic, or doing well.
今日は元気です。
I am energetic today.
よ
yo
[yoh]
you know; emphasis
A sentence-ending particle adding emphasis, assurance, or informing the listener.
大丈夫だよ。
It is okay, you know.
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