- safe; secure; sound; problem-free; without fear; all right; alright; OK; okay
- certainly; surely; undoubtedly
- no thanks; I'm good; that's alrightcolloquialism
- great man; fine figure of a manonly applies to だいじょうぶarchaismsee also
adjectival nouns or quasi-adjectives (keiyodoshi)
adverb (fukushi)
interjection (kandoushi); adjectival nouns or quasi-adjectives (keiyodoshi)
noun (common) (futsuumeishi)
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- safe; secure; sound; problem-free; without fear; all right; alright; OK; okay
- certainly; surely; undoubtedly
- no thanks; I'm good; that's alright
- great man; fine figure of a man
This meaning is used to express that something is not problematic, or that someone is in a secure or calm state. It can also indicate that a situation is manageable or acceptable.
This meaning is used to express assurance or certainty regarding a statement or prediction. It conveys a strong affirmation.
This meaning is used to decline an offer or to indicate that one does not need assistance or additional provisions.
This meaning is used to refer to someone who is admirable or impressive, often in a physical or character sense.
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Wiktionary definitions (experimental)
Example sentences
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"...Hey...Hey, teacher!" "Eh? Oh." "Are you really OK? Shouldn't you cancel the lesson?"
"You're OK without your glasses?" "Ah, these are fake you see, I thought it might make me brainier..."
"My metabolism is such that no matter how much I eat I don't put on weight." "Just now, this second, you've made enemies of people throughout the world."
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"Ah ... I'm just not feeling so well" "Really? Are you OK?" "Heh-heh. Actually I'm playing hooky."
"That's dangerous, I'll clear it up." "It's OK ... Ouch!" "Look, didn't I tell you so?"
That was another impressive fall-flat-on-your-face ... Hey, you alright, Sophie? Can you stand?
It'll be fine, you can do it! Trust yourself! You are already a splendid swimmer!
Ah, well I've bandaged it for the meantime but if that's awkward then it's fine to replace it with a plaster when you get home.
"Y-You OK? Not hurt?", I enquire timidly. "Ah, no, I'm fine."