Japanese phrase

今は大丈夫です。 ima wa dai jō bu de su

Meaning

I'm fine for now.

When to use it

Politely declines an offer for the present. It is a gentle way to say that something is not needed right now, without sounding harsh.

Example dialogue

お手伝いしましょうか? o te tsuda i shi ma shō ka

Do you need any help?

今は大丈夫です。 ima wa dai jō bu de su

I'm fine for now.

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