How to Say ‘I'm good.’ in Japanese
元気ですよ。
genki desu yo
[Genki Desu Yo]
💬 Usage Tip: Use this when responding positively to inquiries about your well-being.
🇯🇵 In Japan: Expressing your [元気] (gen-ki) in a cheerful tone is appreciated.
Phrase Breakdown
元気
genki
[Genki]
Energetic
Indicates someone is energetic and healthy.
元気ですよ。
I am well.
ですよ
desu yo
it is
A polite form of affirmation or emphasis in conversation.
これは美味しいですよ。
This is delicious indeed.
Words in this phrase
です
desu
[Desu]
Is
Polite statement ending.
元気ですよ。
I am well.
よ
yo
[Yo]
Certainly
Adds emphasis to a statement.
元気ですよ。
I am well.
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