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.