How to say “How are you?” in Okinawan
The most common way to say “how are you?” in Okinawan. Tap to copy or hear it pronounced.
ちゃーがんじゅうやみせーみ
In a sentence
English
Hello, how are you?
Okinawan
はいさい, ちゃーがんじゅうやみせーみ
Frequently asked
How do you say "How are you?" in Okinawan?
"How are you?" in Okinawan is "ちゃーがんじゅうやみせーみ". This is the most common everyday rendering; depending on context, formal/informal or dialectal variants may apply.
How is "ちゃーがんじゅうやみせーみ" written in Okinawan?
Okinawan uses the Hiragana, a syllabary. "ちゃーがんじゅうやみせーみ" is the standard left-to-right written form.
How do you pronounce "ちゃーがんじゅうやみせーみ" in Okinawan?
Tap the speaker icon on this page to hear "ちゃーがんじゅうやみせーみ" pronounced by a native-style synthetic voice. For practice, repeat the phrase out loud immediately after listening — the rhythm and stress are usually what trips learners up, not the individual sounds.
What does "ちゃーがんじゅうやみせーみ" mean in English?
"ちゃーがんじゅうやみせーみ" is the Okinawan way of saying "How are you?" in English. It's used in everyday conversation in roughly the same situations as the English original.
Are there formal or informal ways to say "How are you?" in Okinawan?
Many languages — including Okinawan — distinguish formal and informal registers, and may also vary by speaker gender, plurality, or regional dialect. "ちゃーがんじゅうやみせーみ" is the most broadly understood form; for register-specific variants, use the full translator above with your exact sentence.
Where is Okinawan spoken?
Okinawan is spoken by an estimated 1 million people worldwide. Use the language page to translate full text and explore where the language is used.