構かまう

kamau

Godan Verb (u)

1. to mind; to care about; to be concerned about; to have a regard for

Intransitive

, Related to 構わない

６ろく時じに起おきるのはかまわない。

rokujini okiru nowa kamawanai.

I don't mind getting up at six.

Godan Verb (u)

2. to be an issue; to matter; to create inconvenience

Intransitive

Godan Verb (u)

3. to keep company; to care for; to look after; to entertain; to pay attention to; to spend time with

Usually Written in Kana

この子供こども達たちは親おやにかまってもらえない。

kono kodomotachiwa oyani kamatte moraenai.

These children are neglected by their parents.

Godan Verb (u)

4. to interfere with; to meddle in

Intransitive

どうか私わたくしにかまわないでください。

dōka watashini kamawanaide kudasai

Please don't mind me.

Godan Verb (u)

5. to tease

Transitive

Godan Verb (u)

6. to banish; to prohibit

Transitive

Archaic

59 Variants Available

Essential 7 items

構かまって

kamatte

て-form: Used to connect clauses, make requests, or chain actions

1. Pay attention to me; Look at me

★ Common

Verb

#2003

構かまわない

kamawanai

The negative form

1. Don't mind.; It doesn't matter.

★ Common

Verb

#1835

構かまわなかった

kamawanakatta

The past negative form

1. Didn't mind; Didn't matter

★ Common

Verb

#1968

構かまいました

kamaimashita

The polite past form

1. Took the liberty; Was so kind as to

★ Common

Verb

#2027

構かまいます

kamaimasu

The polite form

1. To mind; To care for

★ Common

Verb

#2485

構かまいません

kamaimasen

The polite negative form

1. It doesn't matter.; No problem.

★ Common

Verb

#2491

構かまいませんでした

kamaimasendeshita

The polite, past negative form

1. It didn't bother me.; I didn't mind.

★ Common

Verb

#2403

Common 24 items

構かまいたい

kamaitai

Expresses the desire to do something ("want to…")

1. Want to build; Want to construct

★ Common

Verb

#1894

構かまいたくない

kamaitakunai

Expresses the lack of desire to do something ("do not want to…")

1. Don't want to bother with; Don't want to deal with

★ Common

Verb

#2451

構かまうところ

kamau tokoro

Indicates being about to do something

1. About to deal with; About to handle

★ Common

Verb

#2345

構かまうみたい

kamau mitai

Expresses appearance based on observation ("looks like...")

1. Seems like...; Appears to be...

★ Common

Verb

#2048

構かまえない

kamaenai

Expresses inability (cannot do)

1. Cannot build; Cannot construct

★ Common

Verb

#2130

構かまえる

kamaeru

Expresses ability (can do)

1. Prepare; Assume a posture

★ Common

Verb

#2509

構かまおう

kamaō

Informal suggestion or intention ("let's…")

1. Let's try; Let's attempt

★ Common

Verb

#1795

構かまったばかり

kamattabakari

Indicates an action has just been completed

1. Just finished; Recently done

★ Common

Verb

#1886

構かまっちゃう

kamacchau

The completive aspect (contracted form) - indicates completion or regret

1. To do (something); To get carried away

★ Common

Verb

#1906

構かまっちゃダメ

kamaccha dame

A casual prohibition ("not allowed to...")

1. Don't bother.; Don't meddle.

★ Common

Verb

#2372

構かまっていない

kamatte inai

The negative of an ongoing action or state

1. Not doing; Not concerned with

★ Common

Verb

#2438

構かまっている

kamatte iru

Expresses an ongoing action or state

1. Being occupied with; Being concerned with

★ Common

Verb

#1783

構かまってはいけない

kamattewa ikenai

Expresses prohibition ("must not do")

1. Do not bother.; Do not pay attention to.

★ Common

Adjective

#2004

構かまってもいい

kamattemo iu

Expresses permission ("may do")

1. May I bother you?; You may do as you please.

★ Common

Adjective

#2302

構かまっとく

kamattoku

Preparatory: doing something in advance or leaving it done

1. To take care of; To prepare

★ Common

Verb

#2452

構かまわないで

kamawanaide

A plain negative request ("don't...")

1. Don't mind.; Don't bother.

★ Common

Verb

#2461

構かまわなきゃ

kamawanakya

A casual expression of obligation ("gotta do")

1. Have to; Must

★ Common

Verb

#2345

構かまわなくてもいい

kamawanakutemo iu

Expresses lack of necessity ("don't have to do")

1. Don't have to.; No need to.

★ Common

Adjective

#2515

構かまわなければならない

kamawanakereba naranai

Expresses obligation ("must do")

1. Must do; Have to do

★ Common

Adjective

#1760

構かまいなさい

kamainasai

A polite command form (e.g., parent to child)

1. Pay attention.; Look here.

★ Common

Verb

#2327

構かまいましょう

kamaimashō

Formal suggestion or intention ("let's…")

1. Let's consider.; Let's think about.

★ Common

Verb

#1955

構かまえます

kamaemasu

The polite form for expressing ability

1. Can handle; Am capable of

★ Common

Verb

#2176

構かまっています

kamatte imasu

Polite form for an ongoing action or state

1. Being (in the process of); Doing

★ Common

Verb

#2402

構かまわないでください

kamawanaide kudasai

A polite negative request ("please don't...")

1. Please don't mind.; Don't bother.

★ Common

Verb

#2592

Advanced 28 items

構かまいがち

kamaigachi

Indicates a tendency to do something

1. Tends to; Is prone to

★ Common

Verb

#2261

構かまいきる

kamaikiru

Emphasizes complete achievement

1. To fully accomplish; To complete thoroughly

★ Common

Verb

#2195

構かまいそうだ

kamaisōda

Expresses appearance from visual evidence

1. Looks like it's being set up.; Seems prepared.

★ Common

Verb

#2589

構かまいっぱなし

kamaippanashi

Indicates something is left in a state

1. Unfinished; Untended

★ Common

Verb

#2487

構かまいぬく

kamainuku

Emphasizes perseverance through completion

1. Persevere through; See through

★ Common

Verb

#2498

構かまうそうだ

kamau sōda

Expresses hearsay ("I heard that...")

1. I hear that...; It seems that...

★ Common

Verb

#2379

構かまうと

kamauto

The "-to" conditional form ("if/when…")

1. If/when (one) cares for/about; If/when (one) pays attention to

★ Common

Verb

#1936

構かまうな

kamauna

A strong, direct prohibition ("don't!")

1. Don't bother.; Don't mind.

★ Common

Verb

#2388

構かまうなら

kamaunara

The "-nara" conditional form ("if/when…")

1. If you mind; If it bothers you

★ Common

Verb

#2313

構かまうようだ

kamau yōda

A more formal way to express appearance ("appears that...")

1. Seems; Looks like

★ Common

Verb

#1796

構かまうらしい

kamaurashii

Expresses appearance based on inference ("seems that...")

1. Seems like (someone) cares.; Appears (someone) is concerned.

★ Common

Verb

#1787

構かまえ

kamae

A strong, direct command

1. Posture; Stance

★ Common

Verb

#2122

構かまえば

kamaeba

The "-eba" conditional form ("if/when…")

1. If/when constructed; If/when built

★ Common

Verb

#2343

構かまったそうだ

kamatta sōda

Expresses hearsay about a past event ("I heard that...")

1. It is said that...; Apparently...

★ Common

Verb

#2405

構かまっただろう

kamattadarō

Expresses probability ("probably…")

1. Probably did.; Probably happened.

★ Common

Verb

#2080

構かまったところ

kamatta tokoro

Indicates just did something

1. Made a move.; Acted.

★ Common

Verb

#2620

構かまったら

kamattara

The "-tara" conditional form ("if/when…")

1. If/when built; If/when constructed

★ Common

Verb

#1983

構かまったらしい

kamattarashii

Expresses appearance about a past event ("seems to have...")

1. Seemed to have dealt with; Appeared to have handled

★ Common

Verb

#2462

構かまってくれ

kamatte kure

A casual, masculine request

1. Pay attention to me.; Entertain me.

★ Common

Verb

#2321

構かまってちょうだい

kamatte chōdai

A casual, feminine request

1. Pay attention to me.; Notice me.

★ Common

Verb

#1928

構かまわせられる

kamawaserareru

The causative-passive form (is made to be done)

1. To be made to do; To be forced to do

★ Common

Verb

#1928

構かまわせる

kamawaseru

The causative voice (to make/let someone do)

1. To have someone build/construct; To have someone assemble

★ Common

Verb

#1788

構かまわないでくれ

kamawanaide kure

A masculine negative request

1. Don't mind.; Leave me alone.

★ Common

Verb

#2535

構かまわなければいけない

kamawanakereba ikenai

Alternative obligation form

1. Must do; Have to do

★ Common

Adjective

#2237

構かまわれる

kamawareru

The passive voice (is done by …)

1. To be concerned about; To be taken into consideration

★ Common

Verb

#2502

構かまってくださいませ

kamatte kudasaimase

An extra polite request

1. Please construct.; Please build.

★ Common

Verb

#1817

構かまってはならない

kamattewa naranai

Formal prohibition

1. Must not construct.; Must not build.

★ Common

Adjective

#2446

構かまってもよろしい

kamattemo yoroshii

Formal permission

1. May I bother you?; May I have your attention?

★ Common

Adjective

#2249

構かまう

kamau

Word Pronunciation

Example Sentences

59 Variants Available