Translation guide
Expressing the state of being in good health in Japanese, from general well-being to specific conditions.
Describing a state of overall physical well-being.
The most common and neutral word for 'health' or 'good health'. Can be used in most contexts.
健康が一番大切です。
Good health is the most important thing.
彼はいつも健康そうに見える。
He always looks healthy.
Often translated as 'energetic' or 'well', but commonly used to mean 'in good health', especially in greetings and casual conversation.
Literally 'physical condition is good', used to describe one's current health status.
今日は体調が良いです。
I'm feeling well today.
Expressing a wish for someone's continued health, often in formal or written contexts.
A formal expression used in letters or speeches to wish someone good health.
皆様のご健康をお祈りします。
I wish you all good health.
A casual way to say 'take care' or 'stay well', often used when parting.
それでは、お元気で。
Well then, take care.
Referring to habits or conditions that promote good health.
Means 'healthy lifestyle'. The adjective 健康的 (healthy) modifies 生活 (life/lifestyle).
健康的な生活を送りたい。
I want to lead a healthy lifestyle.
Describing the return to good health after illness.
Means 'recovery' (of health). Often used in the phrase 回復する (to recover).
健康が回復して良かった。
I'm glad your health has recovered.
Means 'complete recovery'. Used when someone has fully regained their health.
健康 refers to physical health in a more objective or medical sense, while 元気 implies vitality and energy. 元気 is more common in daily greetings.
健康診断を受ける。
Get a health checkup.
元気いっぱいの子供。
A child full of energy.
全快おめでとう。
Congratulations on your full recovery.