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OKです
ŌKĪ desuLoanword from English OK
it's okay
大丈夫、OKです。
It's okay, don't worry.
informal
An informal way to say that something is acceptable, fine, or satisfactory.
この結果はOKです。
This result is okay.
大丈夫、OKです。
It's okay, don't worry.
This phrase is commonly used in casual conversation to indicate agreement or acceptance.
Related Phrases
Pro Tip
Casual Usage
This phrase is very informal and should be used with friends or in casual settings. In formal contexts, use '大丈夫です' or '問題ありません' instead.
Gold Rule
Informal Context
Use 'OKです' only in informal settings. In formal or professional contexts, use more polite alternatives like '大丈夫です' or '問題ありません'.
Word Origin
The word 'OK' is derived from English and has been widely adopted in Japanese as a loanword. The phrase 'OKです' combines the English loanword with the Japanese copula 'です' to form a casual affirmation.
Usage Notes
'OKです' is a very casual and informal way to express agreement or acceptance. It is commonly used in everyday conversation but may not be appropriate in formal or professional settings.
Word Breakdown
OK
Okay
loanwordです
Is (polite copula)
copula和英辞典