Japanese phrase
元気ですか? gen ki de su ka
Meaning
How are you?
When to use it
Asks about someone's well-being. It is a common friendly greeting used with friends, family, classmates, and other familiar people.
Example dialogue
元気ですか? gen ki de su ka
How are you?
はい、元気です。 ha i gen ki de su
Yes, I am fine.