健やか
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Base na-adjective form ending in 『か』. Used to describe physical or mental health and vitality. Requires 『な』 (na) before nouns, e.g., 『健やかな体』 (sukoyaka na karada, 'healthy body').
Theme
During a health check-up at a clinic, User consults with Dr. Tanaka about maintaining a healthy lifestyle.
健やか
すこやか
vigorous / healthy / sound
People & IdentityEmotions & Personality
Memory Hook
Imagine a '健' (ken) symbol for health on a yoga mat — you feel vigorous and sound after exercise. '健やか' (sukoyaka) sounds like 'scooter-yak' — picture a healthy person riding a scooter with vigor!
Cultural Note
In Japan, 『健やか』 (sukoyaka) is often used in greetings like 『健やかにお過ごしください』 (sukoyaka ni o-sugoshi kudasai, 'Please stay healthy') to wish someone well-being, reflecting cultural emphasis on health and vitality.
Forms
Base: 健やかBase na-adjective form ending in 『か』. Used to describe physical or mental health and vitality. Requires 『な』 (na) before nouns, e.g., 『健やかな体』 (sukoyaka na karada, 'healthy body').
Negative: 健やかではないAdd 『ではない』 (de wa nai, 'is not') after base form → 『健やかではない』 (sukoyaka de wa nai).
Past: 健やかだったAdd 『だった』 (datta, past) after base form → 『健やかだった』 (sukoyaka datta).
Adverbial: 健やかにChange ending 『か』 to 『かに』 (kani) → 『健やかに』 (sukoyaka ni). Used to modify verbs, e.g., 『健やかに生きる』 (sukoyaka ni ikiru, 'to live healthily').
Comparative: より健やかComparative formed with modifier 『より』 (yori, 'more than') + base adjective → 『より健やか』 (yori sukokaya).
Superlative: 一番健やかSuperlative formed with 『一番』 (ichiban, 'number one / Most') + base adjective → 『一番健やか』 (ichiban sukokaya).