Japanese Word · Native
大丈夫です
I am fine / no thank you / it is okay
Pronunciation: daijoubu desu
Meaning
A context-dependent phrase indicating that something is fine, safe, sufficient, or not needed.
Example
手伝いましょうか。いいえ、大丈夫です。
Shall I help? No, I am fine.
Practice tips
- Practice 大丈夫です out loud — read the pronunciation guide above and repeat.
- Use it in your own sentence today; reuse beats rereading.
- Pay attention to context: this Japanese word is for native-level learners.