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健康
kenkou
Description
「健康」は、体や心が元気で、病気がない状態のことです。
"健康" means a state where the body and mind are well and free from illness.
「健康にいい食べ物」や「健康な生活」のように使います。
It is used in phrases like "健康にいい食べ物" (foods good for health) and "健康な生活" (a healthy lifestyle).
Meanings
健康kenkou
health; being physically and mentally well
毎日運動して、健康を守ります。
I exercise every day to stay healthy.
健康kenkou
healthy; in good physical condition
祖母はとても健康です。
My grandmother is very healthy.
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Notes
- Etymology
健 (healthy/strong) + 康 (peaceful/well), both conveying well-being.
- Nuance
健康 is more formal than 元気, focusing on medical wellness rather than energy or mood.
In videos
“二つ目、健康であればこそ、仕事も勉強もできる。”
“夜にご飯を食べるのは、あんまり健康に良くないと思うんですけど”
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