Japanese word

健康

Pronunciation

Romajikenkō

Meaning

  • nounhealth

Example

健康は大切です。ken kō wa tai setsu de su

Health is important.

Illustration for 健康 (health)

More examples

毎日歩くと、健康にいいです。mai nichi aru ku to ken kō ni i i de su

Walking every day is good for your health.

毎朝歩くことは、健康を保つのに役立ちます。mai asa aru ku ko to wa ken kō o tamo tsu no ni yaku da chi ma su

Taking a walk every morning helps maintain health.

Core concept

Describes a sound condition of body and mind that supports ordinary life.

Common phrases

  • 健康にいいken kō ni i i

    good for one's health

  • 健康を保つken kō o tamo tsu

    maintain one's health

  • 健康に気をつけるken kō ni ki o tsu ke ru

    take care of one's health

Similar words

元気genki: A lively state marked by energy and physical well-being.
体調taichō: A person's physical condition at a particular time, especially in daily life.

Definition in Japanese

心身が健やかで、病気やけがのない状態。shin shin ga suko ya ka de byō ki ya ke ga no na i jō tai

Word origin

健康 (kenkō) is a Sino-Japanese compound of 健 (ken, "healthy") and 康 (kō, "peaceful and healthy").

Usage tips

  • The word 健康 (kenkō) is common in everyday topics such as sleep, exercise, and diet, making it one of the first words learners meet when discussing daily routines.

Opposites

  • 不健康fukenkōunhealthyna-adjective

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