JLPT N5Words

げんき

Meaning
体や気持ちが健康で活発な様子
Explanation
「げんき(元気)」is a state in which the body and mind are healthy and lively. The opposite is「びょうき(病気)」(illness) or a「つかれている」(tired) state. It is also used in the greeting「おげんきですか」(How are you?).
Original Japanese explanation

「げんき(元気)」は、体や気持ちが健康で活発なようすです。反対は「びょうき(病気)」や「つかれている」ようすです。あいさつ「おげんきですか」でも使います。

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