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いつでも大丈夫
itsudemo daijoubu
anytime is fine
「いつでも大丈夫ですか？」
Is any time fine with you?
informal
Expresses that a person is available or willing at any time; indicates no time constraints.
「会議はいつでも大丈夫ですよ」
The meeting can be at any time; it's fine with me.
Often used in casual conversation to indicate flexibility. Can also imply 'I'm ready whenever you are.'
Related Phrases
Pro Tip
Casual vs. Formal Tone
In formal settings, use 'いつでもご都合のよろしい日程で構いません' (Itsudemo go-tsugō no yoroshii nichitei de kamawarimasen). The addition of 'ご都合' and 'よろしい' adds politeness.
Gold Rule
Flexibility Implication
The phrase implies the speaker is fully flexible and prioritizes the other person's schedule. It is not used to express one's own unavailability.
Word Origin
Composed of 'いつ' (when), 'でも' (even/any), and '大丈夫' (okay/all right). The phrase emerged from casual conversation patterns in modern Japanese, combining temporal flexibility with reassurance.
Usage Notes
Common in both spoken and written Japanese, especially in scheduling contexts. The tone is friendly and accommodating. Avoid using in formal business emails without additional politeness markers like 'どうぞ' or 'よろしくお願いします'.
Word Breakdown
いつ
when
adverbでも
even/any
particle大丈夫
okay/all right
adjective和英辞典