English–Japanese

“health” in Japanese

Japanese

Pronunciation

Romajikenkō

Example

健康は大切です。ken kō wa tai setsu de su

Health is important.

Illustration for 健康 (health)

How to say “health” in Japanese

“Health” in Japanese is 健康 (kenkō).

Describes a sound condition of body and mind that supports ordinary life.

Full entry for 健康: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with 健康

毎日歩くと、健康にいいです。mai nichi aru ku to ken kō ni i i de su

Walking every day is good for your health.

毎朝歩くことは、健康を保つのに役立ちます。mai asa aru ku ko to wa ken kō o tamo tsu no ni yaku da chi ma su

Taking a walk every morning helps maintain health.

Tips for using 健康

  • The word 健康 (kenkō) is common in everyday topics such as sleep, exercise, and diet, making it one of the first words learners meet when discussing daily routines.

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