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

    Grammar & Usage

    fixed expression
    neutral to casual

    How it works

    This phrase is formed from the noun/ する-verb '心配 (shinpai - worry)' + the negative te-form of 'する (suru - to do)' which is 'しない (shinai)' + the te-form ending 'で (de)'. The te-form 'しないで' functions as a command or request, directly meaning 'please don't do (worrying)' or 'don't worry'.

    Sample sentences

    大丈夫だよ、心配しないで。

    It's okay, don't worry.

    試験の結果については心配しないでください。

    Please don't worry about the exam results.

    私が何とかするから、心配しないで。

    I'll sort it out, so don't worry.

    Quick facts

    verb_form:The '〜ないで' construction is a common way to form negative commands or requests in Japanese, derived from the negative form of a verb + で.
    politeness:This is a common and generally polite way to tell someone not to worry in most informal to semi-formal situations. For a slightly more polite request, one could add ください (kudasai) to form 心配しないでください (shinpai shinaide kudasai).

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    Example

    大丈夫だよ、心配しないで。

    It's okay, don't worry.

    試験の結果については心配しないでください。

    Please don't worry about the exam results.

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