大丈夫

大丈夫

だいじょうぶ

All right; OK; safe; no problem

N5na-adjective·daijoubu

How to remember it

大 (big) + 丈夫 (sturdy) = big and sturdy, so it's safe and fine.

Example sentences

  • 大丈夫ですか。

    だいじょうぶですか。

    Are you all right?

  • 心配しないで、大丈夫ですよ。

    しんぱいしないで、だいじょうぶですよ。

    Don't worry, everything is fine.

Usage

Used to reassure, ask 'are you OK?', or politely decline an offer.

Related words

元気心配安心大事

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