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“healthy” in Japanese

Japanese

Also健やか (sukoyaka) · 健康的 (kenkōteki) · ヘルシー (herushī)

Pronunciation

Romajitassha

Example

祖父は今も達者です。so fu wa ima mo tas sha de su

My grandfather is still healthy.

Illustration for 達者 (healthy)

How to say “healthy” in Japanese

“Healthy” in Japanese is 達者 (tassha).

Expresses that a person is sound and capable, with the exact sense depending on whether the context concerns the body or a skill.

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

Example sentences with 達者

祖母は毎日よく歩いて、達者に暮らしています。so bo wa mai nichi yo ku aru i te tas sha ni ku ra shi te i ma su

My grandmother walks a lot every day and stays healthy.

Tips for using 達者

  • In descriptions of speech, writing, or a craft, 達者 (tassha) usually means skillful rather than healthy, so context selects the sense.

Other Japanese words for “healthy”

子どもが健やかに育ちます。ko do mo ga suko ya ka ni soda chi ma su

Children grow up healthy.

この食事は健康的です。ko no shoku ji wa ken kō teki de su

This meal is healthy.

毎日ヘルシーな食事を取ります。mai nichi he ru shī na shoku ji o to ri ma su

I eat healthy meals every day.

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