Japanese phrase

大丈夫です。 dai jō bu de su

Meaning

It is okay.

When to use it

Says that there is no problem. It is a common, gentle response to an apology or a minor mistake.

Example dialogue

遅れてすみません。 oku re te su mi ma se n

I am sorry I am late.

大丈夫です。 dai jō bu de su

It is okay.

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