How to Say ‘Don't worry about it.’ in Japanese
きにしないで。
ki ni shi nai de
[kee nee shee nai deh]
💬 Usage Tip: [きにしないで] literally means "don't mind it." It is a kind, casual way to tell someone not to worry.
🇯🇵 In Japan: Very common after someone apologizes. It helps reduce awkwardness and keeps the mood friendly.
Phrase Breakdown
き
ki
[kee]
spirit; mind; concern
き means mind or concern. In this phrase it relates to worrying about something.
きにしないで、といいます。
I say, “Don’t worry about it.”
に
ni
[nee]
about; concerning
This particle connects き with the verb, making the idea of minding or worrying about something.
きにしないで、とやさしくいいます。
I gently say, “Don’t worry about it.”
し
shi
[shee]
do (verb stem part)
Part of the verb きにする, meaning to mind or worry about.
きにしないで、とへんじします。
I reply, “Don’t worry about it.”
ない
nai
[nai]
not
This negative part shows not doing the action.
きにしないで、とつたえます。
I tell someone, “Don’t worry about it.”
で
de
[deh]
please do not; request ending
This ending softens the negative into a gentle request: please don’t.
きにしないで、とともだちにはなします。
I say to a friend, “Don’t worry about it.”
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