Translation guide
Describes someone, especially an older person, who is in robust good health and full of energy.
To describe a person, typically elderly, who is vigorous, healthy, and full of life.
A common and natural phrase meaning 'full of energy and vitality'. Suitable for all ages but often used for older people who are surprisingly energetic.
祖父は90歳ですが、まだ元気溌剌としています。
My grandfather is 90, but he's still hale and hearty.
A set phrase used when greeting someone, meaning 'It's great to see you so well.' Implies the person looks hale and hearty.
お久しぶりです。お元気で何よりです。
Long time no see. You're looking hale and hearty.
A literary or formal expression specifically describing an elderly person who is remarkably vigorous and healthy. Often used in writing.
彼女は80歳だが、矍鑠として毎日散歩を欠かさない。
She's 80 but hale and hearty, never missing her daily walk.
Means 'the very picture of health and vigor'. A somewhat formal or written expression.
彼は壮健そのもので、病気ひとつしない。
He is hale and hearty, never getting sick.
There is no direct equivalent of 'hale and hearty' as a single adjective phrase in Japanese. Translating word-for-word will sound unnatural. Use phrases that convey robust health and energy instead.
年齢にもかかわらず、彼は元気溌剌としている。
Despite his age, he remains hale and hearty.