平気(へいき)

へいき
na-adjective, noun
calm, fine, unconcerned, okay
1. calm, composed, unconcerned
The state of being unaffected or unbothered by something that might normally cause distress.
彼(かれ)は失敗(しっぱい)しても平気(へいき)な顔(かお)をしている。
Even when he fails, he keeps a calm face.
彼女(かのじょ)は平気(へいき)で嘘(うそ)をつく。
She lies without a second thought.
怒(おこ)られても平気(へいき)な顔(かお)だ。
Even when scolded, he keeps a calm face.
どんな批判(ひはん)も平気(へいき)だ。
I'm unfazed by any criticism.
2. fine, okay, all right
Not a problem; able to handle or endure something.
「大丈夫(だいじょうぶ)？」「うん、平気(へいき)だよ。」
"Are you okay?" "Yeah, I'm fine."
辛(から)い料理(りょうり)は平気(へいき)ですか。
Are you okay with spicy food?
寒(さむ)くても平気(へいき)です。
I'm fine even if it's cold.
この程度(ていど)なら平気(へいき)だ。
If it's just this much, I'm fine.
一人(ひとり)で平気(へいき)？
Are you okay by yourself?
待(ま)たせても平気(へいき)？
Is it okay if I make you wait?

平気(へいき) is a versatile word used to express that something is not a problem or that one is unaffected by something.

Common patterns:

  • 平気(へいき)だ (I'm fine / It's okay)
  • 平気(へいき)な顔(かお)をする (to keep a calm face)
  • 〜ても平気(へいき) (even if ~, it's fine)
  • 〜は平気(へいき)？ (Are you okay with ~?)

Nuances:

  • Can imply toughness or resilience
  • Sometimes used negatively to suggest someone is insensitive or unfazed when they should care
  • 平気(へいき)で + verb = to do something without concern/remorse

Similar expressions:

  • 大丈夫(だいじょうぶ) (okay, all right - more common)
  • 問題(もんだい)ない (no problem)
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Added 2026.1.13 20:59 · Revised 2026.2.2 23:17
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