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What does おかまいなく (okamainaku) mean?

おかまいなく means please don't trouble yourself, don't stand on ceremony.

Quick facts
Readingおかまいなく
Romajiokamainaku
Level (estimated, JLPT framework)N2
おかまいなく
N2 · estimated, JLPT frameworkokamainaku

please don't trouble yourself, don't stand on ceremony

Example sentences

  • Please don't trouble yourself, I'll be leaving soon.

  • Please don't trouble yourself over tea, just let me talk.

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Data sources and licences

Entries, readings and English glosses: JMdict — Electronic Dictionary Research and Development Group (EDRDG), licensed CC BY-SA 4.0. Example sentences and their translations written by GoMe.

Voice: VOICEVOX Nemo.

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