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    心配しないで (shinpai shinaide - Don't worry)

    Grammar & Usage

    verb phrase / fixed expression
    casual

    How it works

    This is a negative imperative form of the verb 心配する (shinpai suru - to worry). It is formed by taking the stem of the negative form of the verb (しない - shinai) and adding で (de), which creates a polite but informal negative command or request. It directly translates to 'don't worry'.

    Sample sentences

    大丈夫だよ、心配しないで。

    It's okay, don't worry.

    私が何とかするから、心配しないでください。

    I'll manage it somehow, so please don't worry.

    試験の結果はすぐ出るから、心配しないで待っててね。

    The exam results will be out soon, so don't worry and just wait.

    Quick facts

    nuance:Often used to reassure someone who is visibly anxious or concerned.
    verb_form:The base verb is '心配する' (shinpai suru - to worry). The negative form is '心配しない' (shinpai shinai). The imperative 'ないで' is derived from 'ないでください' (naide kudasai) with 'ください' omitted for casualness.
    politeness_level:casual; for slightly more politeness, one might say '心配しないでください (shinpai shinaide kudasai)' or 'ご心配なく (go-shinpai naku)'

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    Example

    大丈夫だよ、心配しないで。

    It's okay, don't worry.

    私が何とかするから、心配しないでください。

    I'll manage it somehow, so please don't worry.

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