English–Japanese
“okay” in Japanese
How to say “okay” in Japanese
“Okay” in Japanese is 大丈夫 (daijōbu).
It shows that someone or something remains in a reliable condition without harm or trouble.
Example sentences with 大丈夫
わたしは大丈夫です。wa ta shi wa dai jō bu de su
I am okay.
この箱は一人で運んでも大丈夫です。ko no bako wa hito ri de hako n de mo dai jō bu de su
It is okay to carry this box alone.
Tips for using 大丈夫
- A beginner may hear 大丈夫 (daijōbu) as only "okay," but speakers also use it to reassure someone or to decline an offer politely.
