JLPT · Level 181
15 words
Japanese word
健やか
Pronunciation
Romajisukoyaka
Meaning
- na-adjectivehealthy
Example
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.
More examples
規則正しい生活で、心身が健やかになります。ki soku tada shi i sei katsu de shin shin ga suko ya ka ni na ri ma su
With a regular lifestyle, both the mind and body become healthy.
Core concept
Describes a sound and well-functioning state of body or mind, with enough strength and energy for normal activity.
Common phrases
健やかに育つsuko ya ka ni soda tsu
grow up healthy
健やかな成長suko ya ka na sei chō
healthy growth
Similar words
健康kenkō: Describes a sound and healthy condition of the body or mind.
元気genki: Describes a state of having energy and feeling well.
丈夫jōbu: Describes a body that is physically strong and not easily affected by illness.
健全kenzen: Describes a proper and well-balanced condition of a person or thing.
Definition in Japanese
心身の状態が丈夫で、病気や疲れなどがなく元気なさま。shin shin no jō tai ga jō bu de byō ki ya tsuka re na do ga na ku gen ki na sa ma
Word origin
The native Japanese adjective 健やか (sukoyaka) is traditionally traced to すくよか (sukuyoka), an older form meaning "healthy and vigorous."
Usage tips
- The word 健やか (sukoyaka) often appears in 健やかな成長 (sukoyaka na seichō), a common phrase in wishes and formal writing about children's healthy development.
Other meanings
- soundna-adjective
- vigorousna-adjective
Opposites
- 病弱byōjakusicklyna-adjective
Related words
- 健やかさsukoyakasahealthinessnoun