大丈夫

daijoubu
adjectiveBeginner it's okay, no problem, I'm fine
informal

A versatile phrase meaning 'it's okay', 'no problem', or 'I'm fine'. Used to reassure someone or to indicate that something is acceptable or manageable.

大丈夫、心配しないで。

It's okay, don't worry.

大丈夫ですか?

Are you okay?

💡

This phrase is commonly used in casual conversation to express reassurance or to confirm that something is acceptable.

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💡Pro Tip

Versatility

This phrase can be used in many different contexts, from reassuring someone to confirming that something is acceptable.

Gold Rule

Common Usage

This phrase is extremely common in Japanese conversation and is essential for everyday communication.

📖Word Origin

Composed of '大丈夫' (daijoubu), where '大' (dai) means 'big' and '丈夫' (joubu) means 'strong' or 'healthy'. The phrase originally meant 'strong and healthy' but evolved to mean 'no problem' or 'it's okay'.

📝Usage Notes

This phrase is extremely versatile and can be used in a wide range of contexts, from reassuring someone to confirming that something is acceptable. It is a common and essential phrase in Japanese conversation.

Word Breakdown

大丈夫
it's okay, no problem, I'm fine
phrase
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