Phrase lesson

How do you say "It's not okay" in Japanese?

Common状況確認

It's not okay

Answer

Two layers, same practical line

だいじょうぶじゃないです

だいじょうぶ じゃないです

daijoubu janai desu

Lesson body

Phrase breakdown and usage notes

Quick use

Use だいじょうぶじゃないです (daijoubu janai desu) when you need to say that something is not okay.

Chunk or pattern

  • This is a fixed phrase.
  • Learn the whole line first instead of rebuilding it word by word.
  • Use it when there is a real problem and you want to say that clearly.

Core words

  • だいじょうぶ: okay, fine, all right.
  • じゃないです: is not.

Practical note

This is clearer than staying vague. If possible, add the problem after this, such as pain, a mistake, or something not working.

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