“It's okay” in Japanese is 大丈夫です (だいじょうぶです), pronounced daijōbu desu.
Pronunciation
The phrase has 7 beats (morae), each about the same length. Tap a syllable to hear it, or use the play button above for the whole phrase:
How to use it
Extremely versatile: “I’m okay”, “no problem”, and also a polite “no thanks”. As a question, 大丈夫ですか asks if someone is all right.
Example sentences
- 大丈夫ですか。だいじょうぶですか。Are you okay?
- はい、大丈夫です。はい、だいじょうぶです。Yes, I’m fine.
Related forms
| Meaning | Japanese | Reading |
|---|---|---|
| casual | 大丈夫 | だいじょうぶ daijōbu |
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FAQ
How do you say It's okay in Japanese?
It's okay in Japanese is 大丈夫です (だいじょうぶです), pronounced “daijōbu desu”.
How do you write It's okay in Japanese?
It's written 大丈夫です with kanji, or だいじょうぶです in hiragana. Both are read daijōbu desu.