大丈夫じゃない
daijoubu janaiphrase★Intermediate
informal
Not okay; not in a good state or condition (physically, mentally, or situationally).
このプロジェクト、大丈夫じゃないかも。
This project might not be okay.
彼の態度、大丈夫じゃないよ。
His attitude isn't okay.
💡
This phrase is commonly used to express concern or dissatisfaction about a situation, health, or someone's behavior. It is more negative than '大丈夫' (okay/fine).
Collocations
大丈夫じゃないnot okay大丈夫じゃないかもmight not be okay
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Related Phrases
大丈夫じゃないよphrase
I'm not okay
大丈夫じゃないかもphrase
It might not be okay
💡Pro Tip
Negative Form
The phrase uses the negative form 'じゃない' to express that something is not okay.
⚡Gold Rule
Context Matters
This phrase is used in informal contexts to express concern or dissatisfaction.
📖Word Origin
Derived from '大丈夫' (okay/fine) with the negative form 'じゃない' (not).
📝Usage Notes
This phrase is more negative and expressive than simply saying '大丈夫じゃない'. It often implies that something is wrong or problematic.
Word Breakdown
大丈夫
okay/fine
rootじゃない
not
suffix和英辞典