JLPT N3 Intermediate
どうでも良い
「どうでもいい」
Expression meaning ‘it doesn’t matter’ or ‘whatever,’ used to show either flexible neutrality or dismissive indifference.
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1 I-Adjective (phrase)
It Doesn't Matter" / "Anything is Fine
Indicates that the specifics of a situation are trivial or that multiple options are equally acceptable.
Example
A ごめん 、 少し こぼし ちゃった ！
B 大丈夫 、 そんな こと は どうでもいい よ 。
[A:] Sorry, I spilled a little! [B:] It's okay, that doesn't matter at all.
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2 Expression
I Don't Care" / "Whatever
Conveys a lack of interest, apathy, or annoyance regarding a topic deemed unworthy of attention.
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