ドンマイ

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Japanese

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Etymology

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Wasei eigo (和製英語; pseudo-anglicism), derived from don't +‎ mind

Interjection

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ドンマイ (donmai

  1. don't worry about it, never mind, you're fine

Usage notes

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This is often used between friends when one friend means to forgive the mistake of another, or in sports when one teammate wants to encourage another immediately after their failure.