げん
Meanings
Adjective (な)
Noun
1. lively; full of spirit; energetic; vigorous; vital; spirited
2. healthy; well; fit; in good health
Kanji used
origin
state of mind
Pitch accent
んき
Top 400
Composed of
unknown (e.g. in an equation); element (of a set); yuan (monetary unit of China); New Taiwan dollar; Yuan dynasty (China, 1271-1368); Yüan dynasty
spirit; mind; nature; disposition; motivation; intention
Used in vocabulary (30 in total)
brimming with health (vigor, vigour); full of vitality; full of health
to feel uplifted; to be cheered up; to hearten; to be inspired; to be energized
to pep up; to cheer up
Examples (50 in total)
Are you doing OK?
Kate is very energetic.
My father is in good health.
I'm doing fine.
Hi, Bill. How are you?
How are you, Mike?
Hello, John! How are you?
Is Mary well?
Hi, Tom. How are you?
Mother and baby are both doing well.
Is he doing OK?
"How are you?" "I'm fine. You?" "I'm fine too."
Are you all doing well?
My family are all well.
How are you? Did you have a good trip?
I no longer have the energy to talk.
"How are you?" "I'm fine, thanks."
She seems OK now.
They all appear to be healthy.
"How are you?" "I'm good, thanks for asking."
How come you're always so energetic?
You will soon get well.
She gave birth to a healthy baby.
I hope you're well.
I'm fine. How about you guys?
I hope you are all well.
Don't worry. We're doing just fine.
Hi, Mimi! How are you doing?
My grandpa is a lively and good-humoured man.
He may be old, but he's still full of energy.
It will not be long before Scott gets well.
I hope she will get well.
I'm not strong enough to go to school yet.
I feel grateful to hear that she has got well.
The children were all well and looked happy.
My friend sent me a letter asking how I was.
The situation is improving, so cheer up!
The doctor told me that I would recover soon.
Sally recalled the days when her grandma was strong and healthy.
I hope he'll get better soon.
Congratulations on your new baby! He's a really healthy baby boy.
I'm not well enough to take care of others.
I do hope that he will get well soon.
John isn't well enough to go to school today.
She is now well enough to wash her hair by herself.
My grandfather is 90 years old and very lively.
Grandfather is still very active for his age.
How are you? What sort of day are you having today?
Don't feel so down. Go have something tasty and cheer up.
Today at 8:10 a.m., Mary gave birth to healthy triplets.