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Formal to Acquaintance

Cultural · Communication

N4

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.

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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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