大丈夫
daijoubuOkay, alright, fine (used to express that something is acceptable or satisfactory)
大丈夫ですか？
Are you okay?
大丈夫、心配しないで。
It's okay, don't worry.
Often used to reassure someone or confirm that something is fine.
All right, no problem (used to express agreement or acceptance)
大丈夫、そうしましょう。
Okay, let's do that.
Can be used to agree with a suggestion or plan.
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💡Pro Tip
Politeness
In formal contexts, you might use '大丈夫ですか' to ask if someone is okay, but in casual settings, it's common to use just '大丈夫？'.
⚡Gold Rule
Usage
This word is versatile and can be used to reassure, confirm, or ask about someone's well-being.
📖Word Origin
Combination of 大 (big) and 丈 (measure, length), originally meaning 'of sufficient length' or 'adequate'. Over time, it evolved to mean 'all right' or 'fine'.
📝Usage Notes
Commonly used in casual conversation to reassure or confirm that something is acceptable. Can also be used to ask if someone is okay.