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