Don't say: genki desu ka?
It means How are you?
But..
In Japan, it isn't said every time you see someone.
Instead say:
最近、どうですか。
Saikin, dou desu ka.
How have you been lately?
🗣️ Positive
はい、元気です。
Hai, genki desu.
I’m well.
いい感じです。
Ii kanji desu.
Things are going well.
🗣️ Neutral (very common)
まあまあです。
Maa maa desu.
So-so.
普通です。
Futsū desu.
Pretty normal.
🗣️ Busy / tired
ちょっと忙しいです。
Chotto isogashii desu.
I’ve been a bit busy.
最近ちょっと疲れています。
Saikin chotto tsukarete imasu.
I’ve been a bit tired lately.
🗣️ Add a little detail (very natural)
はい、元気です。ちょっと忙しいですが。
Hai, genki desu. Chotto isogashii desu ga.
I’m well, just a bit busy.
まあまあです。仕事が忙しくて。
Maa maa desu. Shigoto ga isogashikute.
So-so, work’s been busy.
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Don't say: genki desu ka?
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