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大丈夫 — meaning in English

daijōbu

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English meaning

  • good adj Acting in a way that is kind, moral, or beneficial.
  • no problem phrase You are welcome; a casual reply to thanks, indicating the favour cost the speaker nothing.
  • OK adj All right; acceptable, permitted, or satisfactory.

Senses

大丈夫 is used for these senses in English:

  • OK All right, acceptable, permitted.
  • OK In good health or a good emotional state.
  • all right In good health, unharmed.
  • all right Fairly well.
  • are you OK Asking if the listener is OK (e.g. not hurt).
  • good Of food or other perishable products, still fit for use; not yet expired, stale, rotten, etc.
  • no problem No apology is necessary; think nothing of it (said in response to an expression of regret).

good — full definition

  1. adj Acting in a way that is kind, moral, or beneficial.
  2. adj Skilled or competent at something.
  3. adj Pleasant, enjoyable, or satisfying.
  4. adj Still fit for use; not expired or spoiled.
  5. adj Thorough or considerable in amount or degree.

no problem — full definition

  1. phrase You are welcome; a casual reply to thanks, indicating the favour cost the speaker nothing.
  2. phrase That is fine; used to accept a request or to reassure someone that something is not an inconvenience.
  3. noun Something that presents no difficulty at all.

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