OK

おーけー
noun, na-adjective, interjection
okay; all right; acceptable
1. okay; all right; acceptable
Expressing approval, agreement, or that something is acceptable. Universally understood loanword from English.
OK、分(わ)かった。
Okay, I understand.
この書類(しょるい)でOKですか?
Is this document okay?
上司(じょうし)からOKが出(で)た。
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

COLLOCATIONS:

  • OKを出(だ)す - to give approval
  • OKが出(で)る - to receive approval
  • OKサイン - OK sign/gesture

CONTRAST:

  • NG - not good, unacceptable

Related Words

Antonym: NG (not good)
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