How to Say ‘Okay’ in Japanese
大丈夫です
daijoubu desu
[dye-joh-boo dess]
🇯🇵 In Japan: [大丈夫です] is very common and flexible: it can mean "that's okay," "I can do that," or sometimes "no thank you," depending on context. In an interview answer about availability, it usually sounds cooperative and reassuring.
Phrase Breakdown
大丈夫
daijoubu
[dye-joh-boo]
okay / all right / no problem
A common phrase meaning okay, acceptable, or manageable.
月に二回なら大丈夫です。
Twice a month is okay.
です
desu
[dess]
is/am/are
Polite copula used to complete polite statements.
土日でも大丈夫です。
Weekends are also okay.
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