大丈夫
だいじょうぶ
It's ok (all right); No need to worry; Everything is under control
na-adjective
Conjugation Table
Present
大丈夫だ
Negative
大丈夫じゃない
Past
大丈夫だった
Past Negative
大丈夫じゃなかった
Te Form
大丈夫で
Adverbial
大丈夫に
Conditional
大丈夫なら
Presumptive
大丈夫でしょう
Example Sentences
今日は大丈夫ですか？
Are you okay today?
Kyō wa daijōbu desu ka?
昨日は大丈夫じゃなかった。
I wasn't okay yesterday.
Kinō wa daijōbu ja nakatta.
大丈夫で、心配しないでください。
It's okay, so please don't worry.
Daijōbu de, shinpai shinai de kudasai.
Grammar Notes & Usage Tips
•Na-Adjective Basics**: 大丈夫 (だいじょうぶ) is a na-adjective, so when you want to say "It's okay" directly, use it without any particle, like in 大丈夫です (だいじょうぶです). This is a polite way to reassure someone.
•Before Nouns**: If you want to use 大丈夫 before a noun, remember to add な, like in 大丈夫な人 (だいじょうぶなひと), which means "a person who is okay."
•Negative Form**: To express that something is not okay, use the negative form 大丈夫じゃない (だいじょうぶじゃない) or 大丈夫ではありません (だいじょうぶではありません) for a more formal tone.
•Common Particles**: When asking if something is okay, use the particle か, like in 大丈夫ですか？ (だいじょうぶですか？), which means "Are you okay?" or "Is it okay?" This is a handy phrase to show concern or seek permission.
•な-adjective: Uses な before nouns, conjugates like a noun