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てもかまわない

Verb て-form + も + かまわないい-adjective く + ても + かまわないな-adjective + でも + かまわないNoun + でも + かまわない

Meanings

  • It’s okay to do something
  • I don’t mind if…
  • Even if something happens, it’s fine

About this pattern

Explanation

てもかまわない expresses a relaxed permission or lack of concern: the speaker is saying that performing the action in the て-form (or the stated condition) is acceptable, or that there’s no problem regardless of that condition. It’s often used to offer flexibility, to respond to a request, or to reassure someone that a potential inconvenience won’t matter. Note: with na-adjectives and nouns, you use でも before かまわない (e.g., 静かでもかまわない / 人でもかまわない). The tone is casual and common in daily conversation; it can sound a bit blunt if overused with strong requests. Typical contexts include planning, accommodating others, making polite refusals with flexibility, or indicating permission in a low-pressure way.

Learn in context

Example sentences

もう少し待ってもかまわない。

It’s okay to wait a little longer.

遅くなってもかまわない。

I don’t mind if I’m late.

友達が来なくてもかまわない。

I don’t mind if my friend doesn’t come.

この本を貸してもかまわない。

It’s fine to lend this book.

雨が降ってもかまわない。

It’s okay if it rains.

この歌を歌ってもかまわない。

You may sing this song.