元気
げんき
JLPT N5 · vocab_adj_naMeaning
healthy, energetic, in good spirits
Examples
元気ですか。
How are you?
Related Kanji
📖 How to Use
「元気」is an adjective meaning "healthy, energetic, in good spirits." It directly precedes the noun it modifies. Know whether it's an い-adj or な-adj.
⚠️ Teacher's Note — Common Mistakes
「元気」is read as「げんき」— memorize it as a pair to avoid mistakes in もんだい1.
🎯 JLPT N5 — How It's Tested
もんだい1 & もんだい2
Adjectives like 「元気」appear in both vocabulary and grammar sections.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What does 「元気」mean in Japanese?+
「元気」means "healthy, energetic, in good spirits". It is a JLPT N5 vocabulary word in the "vocab_adj_na" category.
How do you read 「元気」?+
「元気」is read as「げんき」.
Is 「元気」on the JLPT N5?+
Yes, 「元気」is an official JLPT N5 word. Mastering all N5 vocabulary (~800 words) is essential for passing.
Can you give an example sentence using 「元気」?+
元気ですか。 — How are you?
Practice 「元気」 with spaced repetition