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How to Say ‘Okay, got it’ in Japanese

はい、わかりました

はい、わかりました

💬 Usage Tip: Indicates comprehension and acceptance of instructions.

🇯🇵 In Japan: Shows attentiveness and responsiveness in conversation.

Word-by-Word Breakdown

はいはい

[hai]

yes

Affirmative response indicating agreement or confirmation.

Example

はい、できます。

Yes, I can do it.

わかりわかり

[wakari]

understand

To comprehend or realize something.

Example

これはよくわかります。

I understand this well.

ましまし

[mashi]

did; be

Past tense of the verb 'to do'.

Example

準備ができました。

The preparation is done.

[ta]

was

Past tense of 'is/are', indicating an action completed in the past.

Example

簡単でした。

It was easy.

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