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What does Ogenki Desu ka mean?

"Ogenki desu ka" (お元気ですか) is a Japanese phrase that means "How are you?"

It's a polite and common way to greet someone and inquire about their well-being.

Here's a breakdown:

* Ogenki: means "healthy" or "well"

* Desu: is the polite form of the verb "to be"

* Ka: is a question particle

So, the whole phrase literally translates to "Are you healthy/well?"

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