(そうけん)

そうけん
na-adjective
healthy, robust, sound
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.
壮健(そうけん)(なに)よりです
I'm glad to see you in good health
祖父(そふ)は90(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(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)(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:

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

RELATED WORDS:

  • 健康(けんこう) (healthy - more common)
  • 元気(げんき) (healthy, energetic - casual)
  • 頑健(がんけん) (sturdy, robust)
  • 矍鑠(かくしゃく) (hale and hearty - for elderly)