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    大丈夫だよ (daijoubu da yo - It's okay, you know)

    Grammar & Usage

    fixed expression
    casual

    How it works

    This phrase combines 大丈夫 (daijoubu - safe, alright, okay) with the casual copula だ (da) and the sentence-ending particle よ (yo). 大丈夫 functions adjectivally. The particle よ adds emphasis, conviction, or conveys new information to the listener, often implying reassurance.

    Sample sentences

    心配しなくても大丈夫だよ。

    You don't have to worry, it's okay.

    ちょっと転んだだけだから、大丈夫だよ。

    I just tripped a little, so I'm fine.

    そんなに無理しなくて大丈夫だよ。

    It's okay, you don't have to push yourself so hard.

    Quick facts

    politeness:The inclusion of よ and the casual copula だ makes this expression informal. For a more polite version, one would use 大丈夫ですよ (daijoubu desu yo) or simply 大丈夫です (daijoubu desu).
    usage_nuance:よ can indicate reassurance, a gentle warning, or a strong assertion, making the phrase suitable for comforting someone or confirming one's own well-being.

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    Example

    心配しなくても大丈夫だよ。

    You don't have to worry, it's okay.

    ちょっと転んだだけだから、大丈夫だよ。

    I just tripped a little, so I'm fine.

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