Formal to Acquaintance
Cultural · Communication
おかげさまで、元気にしております。 — Thanks to everyone's support, I am doing well. (Cultural · Communication, Formal to Acquaintance, JLPT N4)
You
おかげさまで、元気にしております。
おかげさまで、げんきにしております。
Thanks to everyone's support, I am doing well.
Romaji: Okagesama de, genki ni shite orimasu. / Reply Romaji: Sore wa yokatta desu. Mata oai shimashou.
Reply
それは良かったです。またお会いしましょう。
それはよかったです。またおあいしましょう。
I'm glad to hear that. Let's meet again soon.
Gesture & etiquette
Bow slightly (15 degrees) while saying this phrase. Maintain a warm, composed expression. This gesture of gratitude reinforces the meaning of the phrase.
「おかげさまで」(okagesama de) reflects the Japanese value of interdependence — acknowledging that one's wellbeing exists because of others' support. Using this phrase in casual small talk signals cultural awareness, humility, and appreciation for relationships.
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