How do you say "Is that okay?" in Japanese?

"Is that okay?" in Japanese is "大丈夫ですか。". This phrase is commonly used in Japan.

What does "大丈夫ですか。" mean in English?

"大丈夫ですか。" means "Is that okay?" in English.

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How to Say ‘Is that okay?’ in Japanese

大丈夫ですか。

daijoubu desu ka

[dai- ZHOo-bu-RAH desu ka]

🇯🇵 In Japan: [大丈夫ですか。] is a very common check-in in Japan: not only "Is that okay?" but also "Are you alright?" depending on context. In caregiving, it's natural and caring, but staff often ask more specifically too, like about pain, comfort, or timing.

Phrase Breakdown

大丈夫

daijoubu

[dai- ZHOo-bu-RAH]

all right; okay

A word meaning okay or fine. It is often used when checking on a person's safety or condition.

Example

転びそうなときに大丈夫ですか。と聞きます。

When someone looks like they may fall, I ask, 'Are you okay?'

ですか

desu ka

is it?; are you?

The polite question ending. It turns the statement into a question.

Example

元気ですか。

How are you?

Words in this phrase

です

desu

[desu]

is; am; are

です is a polite sentence ending used in formal and respectful communication.

Example

こちらで大丈夫です。と確認します。

I confirm by saying, 'This is okay.'

か

[ka]

question marker

か marks a sentence as a question in polite Japanese.

Example

痛くないですか。とやさしく聞きます。

I gently ask, 'Doesn't it hurt?'

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