How to say “Don't worry” in Japanese

心配しないで
しんぱいしないでshinpai shinaide
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The short answer

“Don't worry” in Japanese is 心配しないで (しんぱいしないで), pronounced shinpai shinaide.

Pronunciation

The phrase has 8 beats (morae), each about the same length. Tap a syllable to hear it, or use the play button above for the whole phrase:

How to use it

Casual. Politely: or . Also common: , don’t mind it.

Example sentences

  • 大丈夫、心配しないで。だいじょうぶ、しんぱいしないで。
    It’s okay, don’t worry.
  • 気にしないでください。きにしないでください。
    Please don’t worry about it.
MeaningJapaneseReading
don’t mind it気にしないできにしないで ki ni shinaide

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FAQ

How do you say Don't worry in Japanese?

Don't worry in Japanese is 心配しないで (しんぱいしないで), pronounced “shinpai shinaide”.

How do you write Don't worry in Japanese?

It's written 心配しないで with kanji, or しんぱいしないで in hiragana. Both are read shinpai shinaide.