Japanese word

達者

Pronunciation

Romajitassha

Meaning

  • na-adjectivehealthy

Example

祖父は今も達者です。so fu wa ima mo tas sha de su

My grandfather is still healthy.

Illustration for 達者 (healthy)

More examples

祖母は毎日よく歩いて、達者に暮らしています。so bo wa mai nichi yo ku aru i te tas sha ni ku ra shi te i ma su

My grandmother walks a lot every day and stays healthy.

Core concept

Expresses that a person is sound and capable, with the exact sense depending on whether the context concerns the body or a skill.

Common phrases

  • 達者でいるtas sha de i ru

    stay healthy

  • お達者でo tas sha de

    stay well

  • 達者に暮らすtas sha ni ku ra su

    live in good health

Similar words

健康kenkō: A person is free from illness and has a body in good condition.
元気genki: A person feels well, has energy, and can carry out daily activities.
壮健sōken: A person has a strong body and good health, often in formal usage.

Definition in Japanese

身体の具合がよく、元気であること。shin tai no gu ai ga yo ku gen ki de a ru ko to

Word origin

達者 (tassha, "healthy or skillful") is a Sino-Japanese compound written with 達 (tatsu, "reach or attain") and 者 (sha, "person").

Usage tips

  • In descriptions of speech, writing, or a craft, 達者 (tassha) usually means skillful rather than healthy, so context selects the sense.

Other meanings

  • skillfulna-adjective

Opposites

  • 不健康fukenkōunhealthyna-adjective
  • 病弱byōjakufrailna-adjective

Related words

  • 達者さtasshasahealthinessnoun

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