Vocabulary

What does かまう (kamau) mean?

かまう means to mind, to care about, to pay attention to.

Quick facts
Readingかまう
Romajikamau
Level (estimated, JLPT framework)N4
かまう
N4 · estimated, JLPT frameworkkamau

to mind, to care about, to pay attention to

Example sentences

  • It's fine even if it takes some time.

  • Would it be okay if I smoke here?

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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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