English–Japanese
“offhand” in Japanese
Japanese
Pronunciation
Romajinanigenai
Example
先生の何気ない一言が心に残りました。sen sei no nani ge na i hito koto ga kokoro ni noko ri ma shi ta
The teacher's offhand remark stayed with me.
How to say “offhand” in Japanese
“Offhand” in Japanese is 何気ない (nanigenai).
Describes something said or done naturally, without deliberate thought or a special intention, so it appears casual.
Example sentences with 何気ない
彼女の何気ない笑顔が、場の緊張を和らげました。kano jo no nani ge na i e gao ga ba no kin chō o yawa ra ge ma shi ta
Her casual smile eased the tension in the room.
Tips for using 何気ない
- 何気ない一言 (nanigenai hitokoto) often describes a casual remark that leaves a lasting impression beyond what the speaker intended.