English–Japanese

“fine” in Japanese

Japanese

Alsoいい (ii) · 罰金 (bakkin)

Pronunciation

Romajiheiki

Example

少し寒くても私は平気です。suko shi samu ku te mo watashi wa hei ki de su

I am fine even if it is a little cold.

Illustration for 平気 (fine)

How to say “fine” in Japanese

“Fine” in Japanese is 平気 (heiki). 平気 can also mean “okay”.

Describes a state in which a person remains unaffected or unconcerned by a situation and therefore feels fine.

Full entry for 平気: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with 平気

もう平気です。mō hei ki de su

I am okay now.

彼女は失敗しても平気な顔をしています。kano jo wa ship pai shi te mo hei ki na kao o shi te i ma su

She looks unconcerned even after making a mistake.

Tips for using 平気

  • In everyday conversation, 平気です (heiki desu) often signals that no help or concern is needed, such as when discomfort is not a problem.

Other Japanese words for “fine”

この席でいいです。ko no seki de i i de su

This seat is fine.

罰金を払います。bak kin o hara i ma su

I pay a fine.

Related English words

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