English Dictionary

how are you

IPA（発音記号）

/haʊ ˈɑː juː/

フレーズ

慣用表現 アイルランド英語

(idiomatic) An informal greeting, not requiring a literal response. In form a question, and thus followed by a question mark. Typical responses include:

日本語の意味

相手の状態や気分を尋ねる非公式な挨拶。必ずしも文字通りに健康状態などを聞いているのではなく、挨拶として使われる慣用句です。

I didn't expect a sincere reply when I asked, 'how are you?'

「元気ですか？」と聞いたとき、本気の返事を期待していませんでした。

意味（1）

(idiomatic) An informal greeting, not requiring a literal response. In form a question, and thus followed by a question mark. Typical responses include:

I'm very well, thank you. How are you? (formal)

意味（2）

(idiomatic, Ireland) (Following a noun phrase; stress on are) An expression of derision, that the preceding referent is unworthy of the name. In form an exclamation, and thus often followed by an exclamation mark.

Mr. Dunne: A small point, says the Minister for Justice. Mr. Ryan: Justice, how are you! He would not recognise it in this world or the next.