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A polite way to tell someone not to worry or be concerned about something.
遅刻してごめんね。気にしないで。
Sorry I'm late. Don't worry about it.
失敗しても気にしないで。
Don't worry about it even if you fail.
This phrase is commonly used to reassure someone or to dismiss minor concerns.
While '気にしないで' is generally informal, adding 'ください' (please) makes it more polite and suitable for formal situations.
This phrase is best used when you want to reassure someone or dismiss minor concerns. Avoid using it in serious or formal situations where a more formal expression might be more appropriate.
Derived from the verb 気にする (ki ni suru), meaning 'to mind' or 'to care about', with the negative form ない (nai) and the te-form で (de) to form a request or suggestion.
This phrase is often used in casual conversations to comfort or reassure someone. It can be used in both formal and informal contexts, but the tone is generally friendly and reassuring.