Japanese word

気にしない

Pronunciation

Romajikinishinai

Meaning

  • i-adjectivenot care

Example

小さなまちがいは気にしないと思います。chii sa na ma chi ga i wa ki ni shi na i to omo i ma su

I think I will not care about small mistakes.

Illustration for 気にしない (not care)

More examples

試合で負けても、気にしないで練習を続けます。shi ai de ma ke te mo ki ni shi na i de ren shū o tsuzu ke ma su

Even if I lose a game, I will not worry and keep practicing.

Core concept

It keeps something from becoming a source of worry or sustained mental attention.

Common phrases

  • 気にしないでki ni shi na i de

    don't worry

  • 全然気にしないzen zen ki ni shi na i

    not care at all

  • 気にしないことにするki ni shi na i ko to ni su ru

    decide not to care

Similar words

構わないkamawanai: It is acceptable and raises no objection or concern.
どうでもいいdōdemoii: It is regarded as unimportant and receives little attention.

Definition in Japanese

物事を気に掛けず、心配したり思い悩んだりしない。mono goto o ki ni ka ke zu shin pai shi ta ri omo i naya n da ri shi na i

Word origin

気にしない (ki ni shinai) is formed from 気 (ki, "mind or feeling") and the pattern 気にする (ki ni suru), which means to mind; しない (shinai, "not do") is the negative form of する (suru, "do").

Usage tips

  • After an apology, 気にしない (ki ni shinai) commonly means that the small problem does not need further concern rather than showing a lack of interest.

Other meanings

  • not mindi-adjective
  • not worryi-adjective

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