壮健(そうけん)

そうけん
na-adjective
healthy, robust, sound
formalhealth
1. healthy, robust, sound, in good health
Describes being in good physical health and vigor. Often used formally, especially in greetings or to describe elderly people who are still healthy.
ご壮健(そうけん)で何(なに)よりです
I'm glad to see you in good health
祖父(そふ)は90歳(さい)になっても壮健(そうけん)だ。
My grandfather is still robust at 90 years old.
皆様(みなさま)のご壮健(そうけん)とご多幸(たこう)をお祈(いの)りします。
I wish everyone good health and happiness.

Adjective type: Na-adjective. Uses な before nouns: 壮健(そうけん)な体(からだ).

Formal usage: 壮健(そうけん) is often used in formal contexts, especially in greetings (ご壮健(そうけん)で), letters, and formal speeches. It's particularly appropriate when inquiring about or commenting on the health of elderly or respected persons.

Common collocations

  • ご壮健(そうけん)で (I hope you're well - greeting)
  • 壮健(そうけん)な体(からだ) (healthy body)
  • ご壮健(そうけん)をお祈(いの)りする (to wish someone good health)

Related words

Related Words

Synonym: 健康(けんこう) (more common)
Synonym: 頑健(がんけん) (sturdy, robust)
Antonym: 虚弱(きょじゃく) (frail, weak)
Related: 元気(げんき) (healthy, energetic)
Related: 矍鑠(かくしゃく) (hale and hearty)
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Added 2026.2.1 10:42 · Revised 2026.9.2 13:01
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