Japanese dictionary
How to say "fine" in Japanese
元気げんき · genki
"I'm fine" in Japanese is 元気です (genki desu) when talking about health, or 大丈夫です (daijōbu desu) when you mean "I'm OK." Fine weather is 晴れ (hare).
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Ways to say "fine" in Japanese
| Japanese | When to use it |
|---|---|
| 元気げんき · genki | Fine; healthy; well. |
| 大丈夫だいじょうぶ · daijōbu | Fine; OK. |
| 晴れはれ · hare | Fine; sunny (weather). |
| 罰金ばっきん · bakkin | Fine (a penalty payment). |
How to use it
A fine as a penalty is 罰金 (bakkin).
Japanese speakers don't ask お元気ですか every day. It is mainly for people you haven't seen in a while.
Example sentences
- 元気です。ありがとうございます。Genki desu. Arigatō gozaimasu.I'm fine, thank you.
- 大丈夫です。心配しないでください。Daijōbu desu. Shinpai shinaide kudasai.I'm fine. Please don't worry.
- 明日は晴れです。Ashita wa hare desu.Tomorrow will be sunny.
- 時間は三時で大丈夫です。Jikan wa sanji de daijōbu desu.Three o'clock is fine.
- 駐車違反で罰金を払いました。Chūsha ihan de bakkin o haraimashita.I paid a fine for a parking violation.
- お久しぶりです。お元気でしたか。O-hisashiburi desu. O-genki deshita ka.Long time no see. Have you been well?
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Questions
How do you answer お元気ですか?
Say 元気です (genki desu), "I'm fine," or おかげさまで元気です (okagesama de genki desu), a polite way to say you're well.
What is the difference between 元気 and 大丈夫?
元気 (genki) is about health and energy. 大丈夫 (daijōbu) means OK or no problem, in many situations.
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