N4
かまう (kamau)
構う
to mind; to care about; to be concerned about; to interfere with
💡 Nuance & Usage:
Intransitive verb. Often used in negative sentences like 「構わない」 (I don't mind / it doesn't matter) or 「構わないで」 (Don't bother me). (自動詞。否定形で「構わない」（気にしない、問題ない）や「構わないで」（邪魔しないで）とよく使われます。)
📝 Example Sentences
彼女は人目を構わず、大声で笑った。
She laughed loudly without caring about what others thought.
Practice Quiz
Test your understanding of "構う"!
「手伝いましょうか？」「いいえ、_______ません。」
🎉 正解 / Correct!
日本語: 相手の提案に対して「気にしない」「問題ない」という気持ちを表すときに「構いません」を使います。
English: When responding to a suggestion and wanting to say "I don't mind" or "no problem," 'kamaimasen' is used.
English: When responding to a suggestion and wanting to say "I don't mind" or "no problem," 'kamaimasen' is used.
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