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気にしないで
ki ni shinai de
don't worry about it
気にしないで、大丈夫だよ。
Don't worry about it, it's okay.
informal
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.
Collocations
気にしないでくださいplease don't worry気にしないでねdon't worry about it, okay?
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Pro Tip
Politeness Level
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.
Gold Rule
Context Matters
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.
Word Origin
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.
Usage Notes
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.
Word Breakdown
気に
to mind or care about
verb stemしない
not do
negative verb formで
please
te-form和英辞典