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元気かい meaning I heard a phrase from a toy I bought in Japan which says: 元気かい ! This translates to "how are you" according to Google Translate. I understand the "Genki", but what does the "kai" mean in this context? Thanks.
Nov 6, 2017 1:38 PM
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"kai?" We use it when we ask to someone. 「元気かい?」 Not「元気かい!」 Literal translation of 「元気かい?」 is "Are you fine?"
November 7, 2017
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Kai is an equivalent to ''ka'' but it's less formal.
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