How's everything?
General inquiry
直訳: How is every thing?
Use it to warmly check in on friends or colleagues you haven't seen in a few days.
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- A broad way to ask 'How are you?'
- Covers work, life, and general well-being.
- Best for people you have met before.
意味
This is a friendly way to ask someone how their life is going lately. It covers everything from their job and family to their general mood.
主な例文
3 / 6Meeting a friend for coffee
Hey Sarah! How's everything?
Hey Sarah! How's everything?
Starting a weekly team meeting
Good morning everyone, how's everything going with the new project?
Good morning everyone, how's everything going with the new project?
Texting a sibling
How's everything at home? Mom said you were painting the kitchen.
How's everything at home? Mom said you were painting the kitchen.
文化的背景
This phrase reflects the Western cultural value of 'optimistic checking-in.' It became a staple of social etiquette in the mid-20th century as a way to balance privacy with friendliness. In places like the US, it is often used as a phatic expression, meaning the speaker is acknowledging your presence more than seeking a detailed report.
The 'Fine' Rule
Even if your day is just okay, the most common answer is 'Good!' or 'Fine!'. Only share deep problems if you are close friends.
Don't be too literal
If you start listing every single thing you did since 8:00 AM, the other person might get overwhelmed!
15秒でわかる
- A broad way to ask 'How are you?'
- Covers work, life, and general well-being.
- Best for people you have met before.
What It Means
How's everything? is a warm, open-ended question. It is like asking How are you? but broader. You are asking about their whole world. It includes work, health, and happiness. It shows you care about the big picture.
How To Use It
Use it when you see someone you already know. It works best as a conversation starter. You can say it right after Hello. Most people answer with a positive phrase. Try Everything's great! or Not bad, thanks. It is a social bridge. It keeps the conversation moving forward smoothly. Don't expect a long list of every single thing. It is usually just a polite check-in.
When To Use It
Use it with your favorite barista. Use it when a coworker sits down for lunch. It is perfect for a quick text to a friend. If you haven't spoken in a week, it is a great choice. It feels more personal than a simple Hi. At a party, it helps you reconnect with old friends. It sounds natural and relaxed.
When NOT To Use It
Avoid using this with a total stranger. It might feel a bit too personal for them. Do not use it during a very sad moment. If someone just lost their job, it feels insensitive. Also, avoid it in extremely formal legal settings. You wouldn't say this to a judge in court. Unless you want the judge to think you're way too casual!
Cultural Background
In English-speaking cultures, we love 'small talk.' This phrase is a king of small talk. It creates a 'friendly bubble' between two people. It started as a way to be polite without being intrusive. In the US and UK, it is a standard social lubricant. It shows you are 'approachable' and 'kind.' It is the linguistic version of a friendly wave.
Common Variations
How's it going?(Very common and casual)How are things?(Slightly more focused on events)How's life?(A bit more deep or philosophical)How's everything with you?(More personal and direct)How's everything at home?(Specific to family life)
使い方のコツ
This phrase sits perfectly in the 'neutral' zone. It is friendly enough for family but professional enough for a manager. The main 'gotcha' is to avoid over-explaining your life unless the setting is private and relaxed.
The 'Fine' Rule
Even if your day is just okay, the most common answer is 'Good!' or 'Fine!'. Only share deep problems if you are close friends.
Don't be too literal
If you start listing every single thing you did since 8:00 AM, the other person might get overwhelmed!
The 'Everything' Secret
In the US, people often use this as a replacement for 'Hello.' You can sometimes just answer with 'Good, you?' without stopping to chat.
例文
6Hey Sarah! How's everything?
Hey Sarah! How's everything?
A classic way to start a casual hangout.
Good morning everyone, how's everything going with the new project?
Good morning everyone, how's everything going with the new project?
Here, it is used to pivot toward work updates.
How's everything at home? Mom said you were painting the kitchen.
How's everything at home? Mom said you were painting the kitchen.
Used to ask about a specific environment.
Nice to see you again! How's everything today?
Nice to see you again! How's everything today?
Builds rapport with someone you see often.
I see your cat knocked over the plant... so, how's everything?
I see your cat knocked over the plant... so, how's everything?
Used sarcastically to point out a small disaster.
I heard you're feeling better. How's everything now?
I heard you're feeling better. How's everything now?
Shows genuine care after a bad situation.
自分をテスト
Choose the best word to complete the greeting.
Hi Mark! How's ___?
The standard phrase is 'How's everything?' to ask about someone's life.
Select the most natural response to 'How's everything?'
A: How's everything? B: ___
We usually respond with a positive summary of our current status.
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ビジュアル学習ツール
Formality Level of 'How's everything?'
What's good?
Sup?
Friends/Family
How's it going?
Daily interactions
How's everything?
Professional/Polite
How are you doing today?
Where to use 'How's everything?'
At the Office
Greeting a coworker in the hall.
Coffee Shop
Talking to the regular barista.
On the Phone
Starting a call with a relative.
Neighborhood
Seeing a neighbor while walking the dog.
よくある質問
10 問Yes, it feels slightly more casual and broader. How are you? focuses on the person, while How's everything? focuses on their whole life situation.
Absolutely. It is a very safe, neutral-to-informal phrase that works well in most modern offices.
Most people say Everything's going well! or Pretty good, thanks! to keep the mood positive.
Yes, but using the contraction How's sounds much more natural and less robotic in daily speech.
Yes, you can add at... or with... to the end, like How's everything at school?.
Yes, it is common in the UK, though they might also use How's things? quite often.
It's better to wait until the second or third time you meet. For a first meeting, stick to Nice to meet you.
It is a perfect 'checking-in' text. For example: Hey! How's everything? Hope you're having a good week.
You can say Hangin' in there or Could be better. This signals you're having a tough time without being too negative.
In passing, it's often just a greeting. A quick Good, how about you? is all you need.
関連フレーズ
How's it going?
A very common, casual way to ask how someone is.
How are things?
Similar to 'How's everything?', focusing on life events.
What's up?
A very informal greeting used with friends.
How have you been?
Used when you haven't seen someone for a longer period of time.
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