How to Say ‘Is the pressure okay?’ in Japanese
強さは大丈夫ですか。
tsuyo sa wa daijoubu desu ka
[tsuyoh sah wah dye-joh-boo dess kah]
💬 Usage Tip: A classic massage check-in. You can answer with [はい、ちょうどいいです] or ask for changes.
🇯🇵 In Japan: Japanese therapists often check pressure carefully instead of assuming stronger is better.
Phrase Breakdown
強さは
tsuyo sa wa
the pressure/strength
強さ here refers to how strong the massage pressure is. は marks the topic.
強さは大丈夫ですか。
Is the pressure okay?
Words in this phrase
強
tsuyo
[tsuyoh]
strength; intensity
Refers to how strong the massage pressure is.
強が足りません。
The strength is not enough.
さ
sa
[sah]
-ness
Nominal suffix that helps form the word 強さ, meaning strength or intensity.
強さを変えます。
I will change the pressure.
は
wa
[wah]
topic marker
Shows what the sentence is about; pronounced 'wa.'
強さはどうですか。
How is the pressure?
大丈夫ですか。
daijoubu desu ka
is it okay?; is it all right?
Polite way to check if the strength feels comfortable.
強さは大丈夫ですか。
Is the pressure okay?
Words in this phrase
大丈夫
daijoubu
[dye-joh-boo]
okay; all right
Used to confirm comfort or acceptability.
この強さで大丈夫です。
This pressure is okay.
です
desu
[dess]
is; am; are
Polite copula used to form polite statements and questions.
問題ないです。
There is no problem.
か
ka
[kah]
question marker
Turns the sentence into a question.
いいですか。
Is it okay?
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