Japanese Word of the Day
大丈夫
/da-i-JO-bu/ • na-adjective / expression — 1st of May, 2026
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Meaning: okay; all right; safe; no problem
Examples
- 大丈夫ですか？
(Are you okay?) - 昨日のテスト、結果は大丈夫だったよ。
(The results of yesterday's test were okay.) - 今日は来なくていいよ。私は大丈夫。
(You don't have to come today. I'm fine.)
Synonyms
- 問題ない
- 平気
大丈夫 is used to ask if someone is alright, to reassure, or to say something is acceptable or safe. Polite form is 大丈夫です; casual is 大丈夫. When modifying a noun use the connector な (e.g. 大丈夫な人). It can also be used to decline offers (meaning "No, thanks"), so pay attention to context and tone.
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