How to Say ‘Don't worry about it.’ in Japanese
気にしないで。
ki ni shi nai de
[kee ni shee nai deh]
🇯🇵 In Japan: This is casual, so it usually comes from an in-law speaking down kindly to you. You wouldn't say it back to them in this form; a more polite version is お気になさらないでください.
Phrase Breakdown
気
ki
[kee]
attention; care; mind; feeling
気 is used in many set phrases. In noise situations, 気をつける means “be careful / be mindful.”
気をつけます。
I’ll be careful.
に
ni
[ni]
to
Indicates direction or purpose of an action.
お父さんにプレゼントをあげます。
I will give a present to my father.
し
shi
[shee]
do
し is the stem of する, meaning to do.
予約しします。
I do the reservation.
ない
nai
[nai]
not
A negative suffix used to negate adjectives.
これはつまらないものですが、どうぞ。
This is a small gift, but please accept it.
で
de
[deh]
(te-form connector)
Part of the te-form; with iru it shows an ongoing state.
ここに住んでいます。
I live here.
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