気にするな
Japanese
| Kanji in this term |
|---|
| 気 |
| き Grade: 1 |
| on'yomi |
| Alternative spelling |
|---|
| 氣にするな (kyūjitai) |
Pronunciation
Verb
気にするな • (ki ni suru na)
- plain negative imperative form of 気にする: never mind!; don't worry about it.
Usage notes
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 気にしないでください (ki ni shi nai de kudasai). See Appendix:Japanese verbs § Imperative form for more.
Related terms
- 気にする (ki ni suru)