Japanese word

問題ない

Pronunciation

Romajimondainai

Meaning

  • i-adjectiveall right

Example

この答えは問題ないです。ko no kota e wa mon dai na i de su

This answer is all right.

Illustration for 問題ない (all right)

More examples

先生に聞かなくても問題ないです。sen sei ni ki ka na ku te mo mon dai na i de su

You do not need to ask the teacher.

Core concept

Marks something as acceptable because nothing troublesome stands in the way.

Common phrases

  • 問題ないかどうかmon dai na i ka dō ka

    whether it is all right

Similar words

構わないkamawanai: Indicates willingness to allow something or acceptance of a situation.
差し支えないsashitsukaenai: Indicates that something can proceed without causing difficulty or inconvenience.
いいii: Indicates general approval or suitability in a particular situation.

Definition in Japanese

不都合や心配すべき点がなく、差し支えない。fu tsu gō ya shin pai su be ki ten ga na ku sa shi tsuka e na i

Word origin

The phrase 問題ない (mondai nai) is formed from 問題 (mondai, "problem") and ない (nai, "not existing"), so its parts describe the absence of a problem.

Usage tips

  • 問題ない (mondai nai) often works as a short reply meaning that a request, plan, or situation is acceptable, not only that a problem is absent.

Other meanings

  • no problemi-adjective

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