OK

おーけー
noun, na-adjective, interjection
okay; all right; acceptable
informalevaluationcommunication
1. okay; all right; acceptable
Expressing approval, agreement, or that something is acceptable. Universally understood loanword from English.
OK、()かった
Okay, I understand.
Is this document okay?
I got approval from my boss.

Etymology

From English 'OK/okay'. One of the most universally understood English loanwords in Japanese.

Usage

Used in casual and business contexts to express:

  • Agreement or understanding
  • Approval or permission
  • That something is acceptable

Common collocations

Similar words

  • NG - not good, unacceptable

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