🇯🇵 Japanese phrases

How to Say "It's okay" in Japanese

The SPAIKING TeamJuly 27, 2026
大丈夫です
"It's okay" in Japanese · say it like dai-joobu desu

The most natural way to say "It's okay" in Japanese is 大丈夫です. Tap the speaker above to hear it, then say it back out loud. That is the fastest way to make it stick.

Other ways to say it

大丈夫だよ
more casual, often used among friends
問題ないです
more formal, used in professional settings

When to use it

You can use this phrase to reassure someone that everything is fine. It is often used in response to someone expressing concern. It can also be used to indicate that something is acceptable or permissible.

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Examples in Japanese

JapaneseEnglish
心配しないで、大丈夫です。Don't worry, it's okay.
遅れても大丈夫だよ。It's okay if you're late.
Common mistake
Learners often confuse this with '大丈夫じゃない' which means 'it's not okay'.

The fastest way to remember it

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Frequently asked questions

Can I use this phrase in a formal email?

Yes, but it's better to use '問題ないです' in formal situations.

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