JLPT N3 Intermediate
構う
To mind, care about, or pay attention to.
Readings
Other forms
かまう plain form
かまいます polite form
かまわない plain negative
かまいません polite negative
かまって te-form
1 Verb (Godan)
I Don't Mind" / "It's Okay"
Indicates that a specific situation or action causes no objection, trouble, or concern for the speaker.
Example
A すみません 、 窓 を 開けて も いい です か 。
B はい 、 構いません よ 。
[A:] Excuse me, may I open the window? [B:] Yes, I don't mind.
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2 Verb (Godan)
To Pay Attention To" / "To Bother With"
Describes the act of devoting time, attention, or care to someone or something.
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