Common Japanese Phrases: Are you ok?

How to say “I feel relieved.” “I feel anxious.” in Japanese? 安心・不安

 How to say “Don’t worry” in Japanese?

心配 SHINPAI worry

Common Japanese Phrases: Are you ok? – Review Notes

Today we learned how to ask someone if they are okay in Japanese. We also learned the answer to this question in Japanese, I am okay. In this review, you will also learn the opposite response, I’m not okay.

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Number 1:

★　大丈夫ですか？ (Daijōbu desu ka?) means are you okay?

★　You can also just say 大丈夫？(Daijōbu?) with a rising intonation but this more casual.

★　You can use this expression if somebody gets hurt, looks sad, or in any other situation that causes worry.

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Number 2:

★　大丈夫です (Daijōbu desu) means I’m okay or it’s okay in Japanese.

★　大丈夫です (Daijōbu desu) is the most common response to the question 大丈夫ですか？(Daijōbu desu ka?)

★　A more casual way to say it is 大丈夫 (daijōbu) or 大丈夫だよ (daijōbu da yo).

★　Just like in English, people often say they’re okay even when they are not because they don’t want to cause others trouble.

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In case you were wondering…

There is a way to say I’m not okay or it’s not okay. Although it is not used quite as frequently, it might still be helpful to know in some situations.

★　大丈夫じゃない (Daijōbu ja nai) – casual way to say I’m not okay

★　大丈夫じゃありません (Daijōbu ja arimasen) – formal way to say I’m not okay

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Conclusion:

These expressions can help you to show concern for others as well as to respond for others’ concern for you. If you remember these expressions, you will have a much easier time communicating and forming relationships with others in Japan.

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The second opening song for Cardcaptor Sakura says “daijōbu” a lot! It is a really inspiring song!

Cardcaptor Sakura!

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