
desu – です : an auxiliary verb used after a noun or adjective to make it polite.This can also be used to mean ‘no thanks’ or ‘no thank you’ especially in speaking to express the satisfaction to a current situation. daijoubu – 大丈夫 (だいじょうぶ) : the shortened version of the na-adjective, “daijoubu na”, which means ‘okay’, ‘acceptable’, ‘safe’, or such in Japanese.To understand this phrase more clearly, however, let me explain its grammatical components in detail, one by one. The definition and meaning are simple and clear, I think. So, its usage is similar to that of the English phrase, “are you okay?” Native speakers use this phrase to ask someone if the situation he or she is in is acceptable or comfortable in Japanese. daijoubu desu ka – 大丈夫ですか (だいじょうぶですか) : a Japanese phrase for ‘are you okay?’.Let me start with the definition and meaning of “daijoubu desu ka”. Example #2: another usage of “daijoubu desu ka”ĭefinition and meaning of “daijoubu desu ka”.
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Example #1: how to say “are you okay?” in Japanese.Definition and meaning of “daijoubu desu ka”.

My explanations would help Japanese learners to understand this phrase more clearly. And also, I will explain how to use it and how to answer it through example conversations. In this blog post, however, I will explain it in detail based on its grammatical components. Perhaps, some Japanese learners know this phrase well as it is often used in Japanese conversations. Native speakers say “daijoubu desu ka” to mean ‘are you okay?’ in Japanese. What does “daijoubu desu ka” mean in Japanese?
