Japanese word

平気

Pronunciation

Romajiheiki

Meaning

  • na-adjectivefine, okay

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)

More examples

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.

Core concept

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

Common phrases

  • 平気な顔hei ki na kao

    an unconcerned look

  • 平気でいるhei ki de i ru

    stay calm

Similar words

大丈夫daijōbu: Describes a condition in which there is no serious problem or need for concern.
気楽kiraku: Describes a relaxed state with little worry or pressure.

Definition in Japanese

困ったことや不快なことがあっても、気にせず落ち着いているさま。koma tta ko to ya fu kai na ko to ga a tte mo ki ni se zu o chi tsu i te i ru sa ma

Word origin

平気 (heiki) combines 平 (hei, "even or calm") and 気 (ki, "mind or state"), giving the sense of a calm state that is not disturbed.

Usage tips

  • 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 meanings

  • calmna-adjective
  • unconcernedna-adjective

Opposites

Related words

  • 平気さheikisacalmnessnoun
  • 平気ぶるheikiburuact unconcernedverb

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