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genki
What does genki mean?
Describes a bubbly, high-energy and enthusiastic disposition. A 'genki girl' is a stock bright, hyperactive, relentlessly cheerful character.
"The genki girl of the group dragged everyone out of bed at dawn."
Origin
Japanese 元気 (genki), 'vigour/health/spirit'; also a standard greeting element ('Genki?' = 'How are you?').
Frequently asked questions
What does genki mean?
It describes an energetic, lively, cheerful and enthusiastic disposition. In anime, a 'genki girl' is a bright, hyperactive, relentlessly upbeat character.
Is genki a normal Japanese word?
Yes. Beyond the anime usage, genki is everyday Japanese for vigour or health, and appears in the common greeting 'Genki?' meaning 'How are you?'
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