How to Say ‘Is it okay?’ in Japanese
大丈夫ですか
daijoubu desu ka
[daijoubu desu ka]
💬 Usage Tip: [大丈夫ですか] is one of the most useful phrases in Japan. It can mean "Is it okay?" "Are you okay?" or "Is this fine?"
🇯🇵 In Japan: This phrase is everywhere in daily life. It is basically the Swiss Army knife of polite checking.
Phrase Breakdown
大丈夫
daijoubu
[daijoubu]
okay; all right; no problem
Used to ask or say whether something is okay, acceptable, or safe.
この書き方で大丈夫ですか。
Is this way of writing okay?
です
desu
[desu]
is; am; are
A polite copula used to make statements and questions.
これは必要です。
This is necessary.
か
ka
[ka]
question marker
Placed at the end of a sentence to make it a question.
これでいいですか。
Is this okay?
Get the Full Learning Experience
This lesson is just a preview. Download PrettyFluent to practice pronunciation, roleplay conversations, and master vocabulary with spaced repetition.
Pronunciation Feedback
AI-powered speech recognition to perfect your accent
Spaced Repetition
Retain vocabulary long-term with smart practice
Immersive Roleplaying
Practice real conversations with AI partners
Custom Scenarios
Request lessons tailored to your specific needs
Get Full LessonWhat Learners Are Saying
“Teaching in Osaka and I wanted to connect with my students beyond the classroom. The everyday conversation scenarios made my Japanese feel natural, not textbook-y.”
Mia S., 25, English Teacher
“Moved to Tokyo and the polite vs. casual speech levels were killing me. This app breaks it all down with real scenarios. My coworkers noticed the difference in weeks.”
Kevin Z., 31, Game Developer
“I tried five different apps before this one. The roleplay conversations are what finally made things click. I actually remember what I learn now.”
Sofia R., 31, Marketing Manager