Japanese word

健康的

Pronunciation

Romajikenkōteki

Meaning

  • na-adjectivehealthy

Example

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

This meal is healthy.

Illustration for 健康的 (healthy)

More examples

十分な睡眠を取ることは、健康的な生活を続けるために必要です。jū bun na sui min o to ru ko to wa ken kō teki na sei katsu o tsuzu ke ru ta me ni hitsu yō de su

Getting enough sleep is necessary to maintain a healthy lifestyle.

Core concept

Refers to a condition, choice, or habit that promotes physical well-being and avoids harm to the body.

Common phrases

  • 健康的な生活ken kō teki na sei katsu

    healthy lifestyle

  • 健康的な食事ken kō teki na shoku ji

    healthy diet

  • 健康的な習慣ken kō teki na shū kan

    healthy habits

Similar words

健康kenkō: Describes a state of good physical or mental health.
健やかsukoyaka: Describes a condition, choice, or habit that supports healthy growth and physical well-being.

Definition in Japanese

体の調子をよく保ち、健康を損なわないようなさま。karada no chō shi o yo ku tamo chi ken kō o soko na wa na i yō na sa ma

Word origin

健康的 (kenkōteki) is formed from 健康 (kenkō, "health") and 的 (teki, "-like"). 健康 is a Sino-Japanese compound of 健 (ken, "healthy") and 康 (kō, "well-being").

Usage tips

  • English speakers may first associate healthy with food, but Japanese 健康的 (kenkōteki) also naturally describes 生活 (seikatsu) and 運動 (undō) as parts of a health-supporting lifestyle.

Other meanings

  • hygienicna-adjective

Opposites

  • 不健康fukenkōunhealthyna-adjective

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