Translation guide
The English phrase "all right" has many uses: expressing agreement, indicating satisfactory condition, seeking confirmation, and more. This guide organizes the most common meanings and provides natural Japanese equivalents for each.
All right (polite agreement)
It's all right (no problem)
Expressing agreement to a suggestion or giving permission, like "OK" or "fine".
Casual and very common way to say "OK" or "sure" when agreeing to something.
"Want to go to a movie?" "All right."
Polite way to say "understood" or "all right," often used when accepting instructions.
Loanword from English, used casually like "OK."
Describing something as acceptable, fine, or not bad, often in response to "How are you?" or "How is it?"
Asking if something is correct or if the listener agrees, like "Is that all right?" or "All right?"
Casual pattern to ask if something is acceptable. Attach to a noun or noun phrase.
Telling someone not to worry, like "It's all right" or "Everything will be all right."
Casual reassurance meaning "It's all right" or "Don't worry."
Using "all right" to move on to the next topic or action, like "All right, let's begin."
Common conversational filler meaning "well then" or "all right," used to transition.
The English phrase "all right" has many idiomatic uses. Translating it word-for-word into Japanese (e.g., すべて正しい) will sound unnatural. Always choose the equivalent that matches the intended meaning.
大丈夫 is more common and versatile for "all right" in the sense of being OK or fine. 問題ない emphasizes the absence of problems and is slightly more formal or logical.
"Please submit the report by tomorrow." "All right."
「これでいい？」「オーケー。」
"Is this good?" "All right."
Means "OK," "fine," or "all right" when describing a state or condition. Very common.
"Is your injury all right?" "Yes, it's all right."
Literally "no problem," used to say something is all right or there's no issue.
This plan is all right.
Means "fine" or "all right" emotionally or physically, often used when unaffected by something.
"Aren't you cold?" "I'm all right."
Is this seat all right?
Politer version, asking if something is all right or OK.
Is it all right to pay by card?
Very formal way to ask "Is it all right?" Used in business or formal settings.
Is this schedule all right?
It's all right, I'm sure it'll go well.
Means "Don't worry," often used to say "It's all right."
Don't worry, everything's all right.
じゃあ、始めましょう。
All right, let's begin.
Used to get attention or signal a new topic, like "all right" or "now then."
All right, let's move on to the next topic.
Is this dish all right?
Is there any problem with this dish?