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English - Japanese
Okay
əʊˈkeɪ
Extremely common
900 - 1000
900 - 1000
The word frequency and importance index indicates how often a word appears in a given language. The smaller the number, the more frequently the word is used. The most frequently used words typically range from about 1 to 4000. This importance index helps you focus on the most useful words during your language learning process.
The word frequency and importance index indicates how often a word appears in a given language. The smaller the number, the more frequently the word is used. The most frequently used words typically range from about 1 to 4000. This importance index helps you focus on the most useful words during your language learning process.
大丈夫 (だいじょうぶ), 良い (よい) / よろしい (よろしい), OK (オーケー), 承知しました (しょうちしました)
Okay meanings in Japanese
大丈夫 (だいじょうぶ)
Example:
Are you okay?
大丈夫ですか？
It's okay, don't worry.
大丈夫だよ、心配しないで。
Usage: informalContext: Used to ask about someone's well-being or to reassure someone.
Note: Commonly used in casual conversations among friends and family.
良い (よい) / よろしい (よろしい)
Example:
Is this okay with you?
これでよろしいですか？
Everything is okay.
すべて良いです。
Usage: formal/informalContext: Used to confirm permission or agreement.
Note: In formal contexts, 'よろしい' is preferred, while '良い' is more casual.
OK (オーケー)
Example:
Is the plan okay?
計画はオーケーですか？
Let's meet at 3 PM, okay?
午後3時に会いましょう、オーケー？
Usage: informalContext: Used in casual conversations, often among younger people or in informal settings.
Note: The English term 'OK' is often used in Japanese, especially in urban areas.
承知しました (しょうちしました)
Example:
I understand, it’s okay.
承知しました、大丈夫です。
Okay, I will do that.
はい、そうします。
Usage: formalContext: Used in business or polite conversations to acknowledge understanding or agreement.
Note: This phrase is often used in formal settings and conveys respect.
Okay's synonyms
alright
Alright is used to express agreement, satisfaction, or acceptance. It can also mean being in good health or satisfactory condition.
Example: Are you feeling alright today?
Note: Alright is more informal than okay and is commonly used in spoken language.
fine
Fine can mean satisfactory, acceptable, or in good health. It is often used to indicate agreement or approval.
Example: That's fine with me; we can meet at 3 pm.
Note: Fine is more positive and can imply a higher level of approval or satisfaction than okay.
acceptable
Acceptable means satisfactory or meeting the requirements. It indicates that something is suitable or agreeable.
Example: Your proposal is acceptable, but we may need to make some adjustments.
Note: Acceptable is more formal and implies meeting a standard or requirement, while okay is more general.
Okay expressions, common phrases
All right
Equivalent to 'okay' or 'fine', often used to indicate agreement or approval.
Example: Is it okay if we meet at 3 pm instead? - Sure, that's all right with me.
Note: Similar in meaning to 'okay', but can also convey a sense of correctness or acceptability.
Sure
Expresses agreement, willingness, or confirmation.
Example: Could you help me with this task? - Sure, I'd be happy to.
Note: More affirmative and positive than simply 'okay', indicating a strong acceptance or willingness.
No problem
Indicates that something is easy, not a burden, or that there are no issues with a request.
Example: Thanks for covering my shift today. - No problem, happy to help.
Note: Conveys a more casual and friendly tone compared to a simple 'okay'.
That's fine
Expresses acceptance, agreement, or approval.
Example: I can meet you at 5 pm. - That's fine with me, see you then.
Note: Similar in meaning to 'okay', but may suggest a bit more neutrality or indifference.
Sounds good
Indicates agreement, approval, or that something is agreeable.
Example: Shall we go for a walk? - Sounds good to me, let's go.
Note: Conveys a positive and enthusiastic response, more so than a simple 'okay'.
Alrighty then
A casual and colloquial way to express agreement or acknowledgment.
Example: We'll leave in 10 minutes. - Alrighty then, I'll be ready.
Note: Informal and often used in casual or friendly contexts, more expressive than a standard 'okay'.
I'm fine with that
Indicates acceptance or agreement with a proposed idea or plan.
Example: Let's have the meeting at 2 pm. - I'm fine with that, works for me.
Note: Slightly more specific in expressing personal comfort or agreement compared to a general 'okay'.
Okay everyday (slang) expressions
A-OK
A term derived from aviation slang, meaning everything is in good order or satisfactory.
Example: The plan is A-OK with me.
Note: A-OK adds a bit of emphasis compared to the standard 'okay'.
Cool
Used informally to express agreement or acceptance.
Example: Sounds cool to me.
Note: Cool is more casual and laid-back than 'okay'.
Got it
Acknowledging understanding or agreement.
Example: Got it, I'll see you there.
Note: Got it implies comprehension or a task undertaken rather than just acceptance.
Roger that
Military-derived slang commonly used to acknowledge receipt of a message or indicate understanding.
Example: Roger that, I'll get it done.
Note: Roger that is more affirming and assertive than 'okay'.
Works for me
Indicating agreement or acceptance of a proposal or plan.
Example: That time works for me.
Note: Works for me implies suitability or convenience.
Duly noted
Formal-sounding slang used to acknowledge information or feedback.
Example: Your feedback is duly noted.
Note: Duly noted conveys a sense of formality compared to a casual 'okay'.
Affirmative
A more formal way to indicate agreement or confirmation.
Example: Affirmative, I'll take care of it.
Note: Affirmative is more official or precise than 'okay'.
Okay - Examples
Okay, let's meet at 5 pm.
Is it okay if I borrow your pen?
The food was okay, but not great.
Okay grammar
Okay - Interjection (Interjection) / (Interjection)
Lemma: okay
Conjugations
Adjective (Adjective): okay
Adverb (Adverb): okay
Noun, plural (Noun, plural): o.k.'s, ok's, okays
Noun, singular or mass (Noun, singular or mass): okay
Verb, past tense (Verb, past tense): okayed, o.k.'d, ok'd
Verb, past participle (Verb, past participle): o.k.'d, ok'd
Verb, gerund or present participle (Verb, gerund or present participle): okaying, o.k.'ing, ok'ing
Verb, 3rd person singular present (Verb, 3rd person singular present): o.k.'s, ok's, okays
Verb, base form (Verb, base form): okay
Verb, non-3rd person singular present (Verb, non-3rd person singular present): okay
Syllables, Separation and Stress
okay Contains 1 syllables: OK
Phonetic transcription: ō-ˈkā
OK , ō ˈkā (The red syllable is stressed)
Okay - Importance and usage frequency
The word frequency and importance index indicates how often a word appears in a given language. The smaller the number, the more frequently the word is used. The most frequently used words typically range from about 1 to 4000.
okay: 900 - 1000 (Extremely common).
This importance index helps you focus on the most useful words during your language learning process.
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