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感謝しない

kansha shinai
verb phrase★Intermediate— not thank
general

To not express gratitude or thanks

彼は感謝しない態度を取ることが多い。

He often takes an ungrateful attitude.

感謝しないと、相手は傷つくかもしれない。

If you don't thank them, they might get hurt.

💡

This phrase emphasizes the absence of gratitude, which can be seen as rude or insensitive in many social contexts.

Collocations

感謝しない態度ungrateful attitude感謝しないとif you don't thank

Synonyms

感謝の気持ちを表さない恩を忘れる

Antonyms

感謝するお礼を言う

Related Phrases

感謝の気持ちphrase
feeling of gratitude
恩を忘れるphrase
to forget a favor

💡Pro Tip

Cultural Context

In Japan, failing to express gratitude can damage relationships, so this phrase is often used to criticize someone's behavior.

⚡Gold Rule

Politeness

Even if you don't feel grateful, it's often polite to at least acknowledge the other person's effort.

📖Word Origin

Combination of 感謝 (kansha, gratitude) + しない (shinai, negative form of verb 'to do')

📝Usage Notes

In Japanese culture, expressing gratitude is highly valued, so this phrase often carries a negative connotation when referring to interpersonal relationships.

Word Breakdown

感謝
gratitude
root
+
しない
not do
suffix
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