How does one say ‘How are you?’ in Japanese?

To say “How are you?” in Japanese, you can use:

• お元気ですか？ (Ogenki desu ka?)

This is a polite and formal way of asking how someone is. It literally translates to “Are you well?” or “Are you healthy?”

In more casual settings, you might say:

• 元気？ (Genki?)

This is a more informal version of the same question, often used with friends or people you’re close to.