Frequency rank: 197.
- 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 大丈夫【だいじょうふ】
adjectival nouns or quasi-adjectives (keiyodoshi)
adverb (fukushi)
interjection (kandoushi); adjectival nouns or quasi-adjectives (keiyodoshi)
noun (common) (futsuumeishi)
Forms
- 大丈夫【だいじょうぶ】【だいじょぶ】Frequency rank: 197.
- だいじょうぶFrequency rank: 7,192. – 7,200.
- だいじょぶFrequency rank: 18,963. – 19,049.
Generated definitions (experimental)
- 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 project is problem-free.
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.
Generated collocations (experimental)
だいじょうぶ大丈夫ですI'm okay.だいじょうぶ大丈夫なじょうたい状態a safe conditionだいじょうぶ大丈夫だとゆう言うto say it's okayだいじょうぶ大丈夫なりゆう理由a valid reasonだいじょうぶ大丈夫とおもう思うI think it’s alright.たぶん多分だいじょうぶ大丈夫probably okayだいじょうぶ大丈夫なひと人a reliable personじぶん自分のことはだいじょうぶ大丈夫I'm fine on my own.おかねお金はだいじょうぶ大丈夫the money is fine.このたべもの食べ物はだいじょうぶ大丈夫this food is safe to eat.
Wiktionary definitions (experimental)
Example sentences
237 results
"...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?
Are you OK for drinking water in an emergency?
No worries, I'm sure it will be a perfect fit for you!
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.
I was asked, "You OK, kid?". I replied, "Fine."
"Y-You OK? Not hurt?", I enquire timidly. "Ah, no, I'm fine."