Japanese edit

Kanji in this term

Grade: 1
on’yomi
Alternative spelling
氣にするな (kyūjitai)

Pronunciation edit

  • IPA(key): [kʲi ɲ̟i sɨᵝɾɯ̟ᵝ na̠]

Verb edit

()にするな (ki ni suru na

  1. plain negative imperative form of 気にする: never mind!; don't worry about it.
    あいつ()ことなんか()にするな
    Aitsu no iu koto nanka ki ni suru na.
    Never mind what he says.
    ()にするな
    Ki ni suru na.
    Never mind.
    ()にするなって
    Ki ni suru na tte.
    I already said not to worry about it.
    結果(けっか)()にするな
    Kekka wa ki ni suru na.
    Don't worry about the results.

Usage notes edit

As with all plain imperatives, this form is only used when speaking informally with close friends or with subordinates. A more socially appropriate version to use in other contexts is ()にしないでください (ki ni shi nai de kudasai). See Appendix:Japanese verbs § Imperative form for more.

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