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Meaning of 気にする(きにする) in Japanese

Japanese word definition and usage

気にする
Kana Reading
きにする
Romaji
kinisuru
Word Senses
  • Parts of speech
    Expressions (phrases, clauses, etc.), suru verb - irregular
    Meaning
    to mind (negative nuance); to care about; to worry; to pay undue (amount of) attention to (something)

Example Sentences

気にする, きにする used in context

Verb Conjugations

Common conjugated forms

Non-Past

Plain
気にする
Plain Polite
気にします
Negative
気にしない
Negative Polite
気にしません

Past

Plain
気にした
Plain Polite
気にしました
Negative
気にしなかった
Negative Polite
気にしませんでした

Te

Plain
気にして
Plain Polite
気にしまして
Negative
--
Negative Polite
--

Passive

Plain
気にされる
Plain Polite
気にされます
Negative
気にされない
Negative Polite
気にされません

Related Kanji

Kanji found in this word

JLPT 5

spirit, mind, air, atmosphere, mood

On: キ, ケ

Kun: いき

6 strokes

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