acceptable (More formal and more clearly about meeting a standard.)|
fine (Often more positive than ok in many contexts.)|
satisfactory (More formal; suggests it meets requirements.)
対義語
unacceptable (Fails to meet the needed standard.)|
terrible (Much worse than merely not ok.)
テーマ
daily_life|evaluation
定義
Good enough; not bad.
Good enough for a particular purpose; acceptable or satisfactory, though not excellent.
Don’t confuse “I’m ok” (fine) with “I’m okay with it” (I accept it).
意味
well; not hurt or upset
コロケーション
Are you ok?|be ok now|feel ok|be ok after|everything is ok|it’s going to be ok|ok to drive|ok to leave|ok and safe|ok again
類義語
all right (Very close in meaning; often a bit more neutral.)|
fine (Can sound more positive, or sometimes sarcastic depending on tone.)|
safe (Focuses on being out of danger rather than feeling well.)
In speech, tone matters: “Ok.” can sound neutral, enthusiastic, or reluctant depending on intonation.
意味
yes; understood; agreement marker
コロケーション
ok, sure|ok, fine|ok, great|ok, got it|ok, no problem|ok, I see|ok, thanks|ok, bye|ok, so|ok, wait
類義語
sure (Often sounds more willing or friendly.)|
alright (Similar meaning in speech; often slightly more casual.)|
got it (Specifically signals understanding.)
対義語
no (Refuses or disagrees.)|
huh? (Signals lack of understanding.)
テーマ
conversation|agreement
定義
A word meaning “yes” or “I understand.”
Used to show agreement, acceptance, or understanding, or to move a conversation on to the next point.
Once we have the ok from finance, we can order the equipment.
学習者向け例文
I got the ok.
Megkaptam az engedélyt.
We need the ok to start.
Engedélyre van szükségünk a kezdéshez.
よくある間違い:
Usually used with ‘the’: “get the ok,” not “get ok.”
意味
permission or approval
コロケーション
get the ok|give the ok|have the ok|final ok|official ok|ok from [someone]|manager’s ok|ok to proceed|ok for release|ok to start
類義語
approval (More general and more formal.)|
permission (Focuses on being allowed, not necessarily being liked.)|
clearance (Often used in official or security contexts.)
対義語
refusal (A decision not to allow or approve.)|
rejection (A decision not to accept or approve.)
テーマ
work|business|rules
定義
Permission to do something.
Permission or approval to do something; an authorization.
Jóvá tudod hagyni ezt a tervezetet, mielőtt elküldöm?
They won’t ok the launch until the tests pass.
学習者向け例文
She okayed my request.
Jóváhagyta a kérésemet.
Please ok this.
Kérlek, ezt hagyd jóvá.
よくある間違い:
This verb is more common in workplace/informal writing; in formal writing, prefer “approve” or “authorize.”
意味
approve; authorize
コロケーション
ok the plan|ok the budget|ok a request|ok a payment|ok a purchase|ok a change|ok a draft|ok a proposal|ok a hire|ok [someone] for travel
類義語
approve (More formal and common in writing.)|
authorize (Emphasizes official power to allow.)|
clear (Common in work contexts: “clear a payment/flight.”)
対義語
reject (Decide not to accept or approve.)|
deny (Refuse a request or permission.)
テーマ
work|business|rules
定義
To say something is allowed or approved.
To approve something or give permission for it to happen.