How to Say "How are you" in Japanese

In Japanese (日本語)

お元気ですか? (Ogenki desu ka?)

Pronounced: oh-GEN-kee DES-kah

How to use this phrase

• Greet a friend: Try saying "お元気ですか? (Ogenki desu ka?)" the next time you meet someone who speaks Japanese.
• Practice with family: Use it during dinner or while watching a Japanese cartoon together.
• Be respectful: Speaking even a few words in someone's language shows you care about their culture.
• Have fun: Don't worry about being perfect — every native speaker started where you are now.

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