大丈夫

だいじょうぶ

All right; okay; safe

N5na-adjective·daijoubu

How to remember it

大 (big) + 丈 (stout) + 夫 (man) — a big, sturdy man stands unshaken, so all is well.

Example sentences

  • 大丈夫ですか。

    だいじょうぶですか。

    Are you okay?

  • 心配しないで、大丈夫です。

    しんぱいしないで、だいじょうぶです。

    Don't worry, everything is fine.

Usage

Used both as a question ("Are you okay?") and reassurance; usually with です.

Related words

心配元気丈夫無理

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