A1 Expression ニュートラル

Bukan masalah

Not a problem

意味

Assuring someone that a situation is not troublesome

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文化的背景

Indonesians value 'smooth' social interactions. Admitting a problem exists can be seen as causing 'malu' (shame) or friction. 'Bukan masalah' is a tool for social preservation. In Javanese culture, the concept of 'Alus' (refinement) means avoiding direct negativity. 'Bukan masalah' is a perfect 'Alus' response. In Indonesian business, saying 'Bukan masalah' shows a 'can-do' attitude, which is highly valued in collaborative environments. On Indonesian social media, 'Bukan masalah' is often used to shut down trolls or show that you are unbothered by criticism.

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Add 'Kok'

Saying 'Bukan masalah kok' makes you sound much more like a native speaker. 'Kok' adds a gentle, reassuring emphasis.

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Watch your face

Indonesians are very sensitive to body language. If you say 'Bukan masalah' but look annoyed, it will be interpreted as a problem.

意味

Assuring someone that a situation is not troublesome

💡

Add 'Kok'

Saying 'Bukan masalah kok' makes you sound much more like a native speaker. 'Kok' adds a gentle, reassuring emphasis.

⚠️

Watch your face

Indonesians are very sensitive to body language. If you say 'Bukan masalah' but look annoyed, it will be interpreted as a problem.

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The 'Gak' shortcut

If you are in Jakarta, just use 'Gak masalah'. It's the local 'cool' way to say it.

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Smile!

A smile is the silent partner of 'Bukan masalah'. Always pair them together.

自分をテスト

Fill in the blank with the correct negator.

Maaf saya terlambat. | ______ masalah, silakan duduk.

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: Bukan

'Bukan' is used to negate nouns like 'masalah'.

Match the response to the situation.

Someone says: 'Terima kasih sudah meminjamkan payung.'

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: Bukan masalah

Both 'Bukan masalah' and 'Sama-sama' work, but 'Bukan masalah' emphasizes that it was no trouble.

Complete the dialogue.

A: 'Boleh saya minta tolong?' B: 'Tentu, ______.'

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: Bukan masalah

This is the standard way to accept a request for help.

Which sentence is the most polite way to say 'No problem' in a neutral setting?

Choose one:

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: Bukan masalah

'Bukan masalah' is neutral and polite. 'Gak masalah' is informal.

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Bukan vs Tidak

Bukan
Masalah (Noun) Problem
Saya (Pronoun) Me
Tidak
Makan (Verb) Eat
Besar (Adj) Big

練習問題バンク

4 問題
Fill in the blank with the correct negator. Fill Blank A1

Maaf saya terlambat. | ______ masalah, silakan duduk.

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: Bukan

'Bukan' is used to negate nouns like 'masalah'.

Match the response to the situation. situation_matching A1

Someone says: 'Terima kasih sudah meminjamkan payung.'

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: Bukan masalah

Both 'Bukan masalah' and 'Sama-sama' work, but 'Bukan masalah' emphasizes that it was no trouble.

Complete the dialogue. dialogue_completion A2

A: 'Boleh saya minta tolong?' B: 'Tentu, ______.'

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: Bukan masalah

This is the standard way to accept a request for help.

Which sentence is the most polite way to say 'No problem' in a neutral setting? Choose A1

Choose one:

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: Bukan masalah

'Bukan masalah' is neutral and polite. 'Gak masalah' is informal.

🎉 スコア: /4

よくある質問

10 問

No, it's not wrong and everyone will understand you. However, 'Bukan masalah' is more grammatically precise in standard Indonesian.

Yes, if the interviewer apologizes for a delay or asks if you can handle a task, 'Bukan masalah' is professional and positive.

'Bukan masalah' specifically addresses a problem or request. 'Gak apa-apa' is more like 'It's okay' and is more common for apologies.

You can say 'Sama sekali bukan masalah' or 'Bukan masalah sama sekali'.

Yes, it is neutral and polite enough for elders, though adding 'Pak' or 'Bu' at the end is better.

In modern Indonesian, 'masalah' is 'problem'. For 'question', use 'pertanyaan'.

In texting, people just write 'gpp' (for gak apa-apa) which serves the same purpose.

You can, but it will sound sarcastic. It's better to be honest or use a more formal tone if there's a real issue.

Yes, but specifically for nouns. For verbs, use 'tidak'.

Yes, 'Bukan masalah' or 'Tiada masalah' is very common in Malaysia as well.

関連フレーズ

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Tidak apa-apa

synonym

It's okay / No worries

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Sama-sama

similar

You're welcome

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Santai saja

builds on

Just relax

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Bukan urusan saya

contrast

Not my business

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Gak masalah

specialized form

No problem (informal)

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