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気にしないで

ki ni shinai de
phrase★Intermediate— don't worry about it
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?

Synonyms

気にしないでください大丈夫心配しないで

Antonyms

気にする心配する

Related Phrases

大丈夫phrase
it's okay
心配しないでphrase
don't worry

💡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
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