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JLPT N3verbLevel estimated by Bebop

かまう

kamau

to mind, to care about

Often used as かまわない to mean “I don’t mind.” Note written by AI.

Example sentences

  1. ６時じに起おきるのはかまわない。

    I don’t mind getting up at six.

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  2. 濡ぬれてもかまわない。

    I don’t mind if I get wet.

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  3. 彼女かのじょは服装ふくそうにかまわない。

    She is careless about dress.

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