Translation guide
How to talk about someone's physical condition or health status in Japanese.
Asking about or describing someone's overall physical condition.
The most common and natural word for 'physical condition' or 'state of health'. Used in daily conversation.
Describing a particular state of health, such as good, bad, or recovering.
Standard way to say 'in good health' or 'in poor health'.
今日は体調がいいです。
I feel great today.
Polite or casual ways to ask about someone's state of health.
Polite expression to ask about someone's health, suitable for formal situations or elders.
お体の調子はいかがですか？
How is your health?
The phrase 'state of health' is rarely translated directly as 健康の状態. Instead, use natural terms like 体調 or 健康状態 depending on context.
最近、体調はどうですか？
How have you been feeling lately?
今日は体調が悪いです。
I'm not feeling well today.
A more formal or medical term for 'state of health'. Often used in written contexts or official forms.
健康状態についてお聞きします。
I would like to ask about your state of health.
Refers to one's condition, often health. Slightly more casual than 体調, but very common.
具合が悪いなら休んでください。
If you're not feeling well, please rest.
Literally 'body's condition'. A natural way to ask about physical state.
体の調子はどう？
How's your body feeling?
He looks unwell.
Means 'energetic/well' or 'lacking energy'. Very common in daily speech.
おばあちゃんはまだ元気です。
Grandma is still in good health.
最近元気がないね。
You seem down lately.
The general concept of health. Often used in set phrases like 健康に気をつける (take care of one's health).
健康が一番です。
Health is the most important thing.
Casual way to ask if someone is feeling okay.
体調は大丈夫？
Are you feeling alright?