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hamel · Joined: 03 May 2004 Posts: 95

hello teachers. could you tell me what the meaning of "genki" is. i stumbled upon the genki english site recently and i like it. i live in pusan, but am closer to japan then i am to seoul. we have a view of "domado" island. any ideas which island that is to the japanese?
i've enjoyed the japan forum as a reader.
thanks.

Celeste · Posted: Tue May 18, 2004 8:58 am Post subject:

Genki is feeling good and energetic. Sort of like perky. Bright eyed and bushy tailed.

Canuck2112 · Joined: 13 Jun 2003 Posts: 239

Genki is difficult to summarize in one English word. The closest IMO would be "vibrant"

fromCanada · Joined: 20 Sep 2003 Posts: 48 Location: Ontario

Literally, genki means "healthy" or "energetic." But I also agree with the other two posters...definately "vibrant" and "perky" and I'll add "happy-go-lucky"(type of person).

Laura C · Joined: 14 Oct 2003 Posts: 211 Location: Saitama

Full of beans.

Dominique · Joined: 26 Aug 2004 Posts: 141 Location: Juso, Osaka

I thought Genki meant "good"

Ogenki desu ka? Hai, Genki desu.

Are you feeling good? yes, good.

PAULH · Joined: 28 Jan 2003 Posts: 4672 Location: Western Japan

The word for good in Japanese is 'yoi' or 'ii'

e.g. kibun ga yoi or 'good feeling' or relaxed state of mind etc.

When asking how some one is, you may ask 'genki desi ka' how 'how are you'?

'Genki' then means fine or healthy, or not sick.

lajzar · Joined: 09 Feb 2003 Posts: 647 Location: Saitama-ken, Japan

Dominique' avatar is genki.

Dominique · Joined: 26 Aug 2004 Posts: 141 Location: Juso, Osaka

I love my avatar Smile

Go Dancing Banana!