Japanese phrase

お変わりありませんか? o ka wa ri a ri ma se n ka

Meaning

How have you been?

When to use it

A polite way to ask if someone is doing well. It is common after some time apart and sounds warm and respectful.

Example dialogue

お久しぶりです。お変わりありませんか? o hisa shi bu ri de su o ka wa ri a ri ma se n ka

It has been a while. How have you been?

はい、元気にしています。 ha i gen ki ni shi te i ma su

Yes, I have been well.

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