How to Say ‘It’s okay.’ in Japanese
大丈夫です。
daijoubu desu
[daijoubu desu]
💬 Usage Tip: [大丈夫です] can mean “it’s okay,” “no problem,” or “that works.” Context does a lot of work here!
🇯🇵 In Japan: Japanese speakers use [大丈夫です] all the time, but it can sometimes sound a little vague to foreigners because it may mean yes or no depending on context.
Phrase Breakdown
大丈夫
daijoubu
[daijoubu]
okay / all right
Used to say something is okay, fine, or no problem.
この大丈夫は安心の意味です。
Here, daijoubu means reassurance.
です
desu
[desu]
is / am / are
Polite copula used to state something formally or politely.
大丈夫ですから安心してください。
It is okay, so please don't worry.
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