Japanese · Body & Health
健康
kenkou
Health
Intermediatenoun
Definition
The state of being free from illness or injury. A common toast is 健康に (kenkou ni, to health) when drinking.
Example
健康のために毎日運動しています。
I exercise every day for my health.
Etymology
The term '健康' (kenkou) is a combination of characters, with '健' meaning 'strong' and '康' meaning 'peaceful', reflecting a holistic view of well-being in Japanese.
How & Where It’s Used
'健康' (kenkou) is utilized primarily in formal contexts, such as medical discussions and health policies, as well as in everyday conversation across all regions.