A1
Expression
Formal
Meaning
Polite response to 'How are you?', attributing well-being to others' care.
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Cultural Background
It is considered rude to take full credit for one's success. It is used even if the person didn't actually help you. It is a staple of 'Keigo' (polite language).
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Use it everywhere
Use it in every formal greeting.
Meaning
Polite response to 'How are you?', attributing well-being to others' care.
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Use it everywhere
Use it in every formal greeting.
Test Yourself
Which is the most polite response?
How do you answer a boss?
✓ Correct!
✗ Not quite. Correct answer: おかげさまで元気です
It adds the necessary politeness for a superior.
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Visual Learning Aids
Practice Bank
1 exercises
Which is the most polite response?
Choose
A1
How do you answer a boss?
✓ Correct!
✗ Not quite. Correct answer: おかげさまで元気です
It adds the necessary politeness for a superior.
🎉 Score: /1
Frequently Asked Questions
1 questionsNo, it sounds too formal.
Related Phrases
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お世話になっております
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