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Japanese · 日本語
Translation
どうでもいい
Romanization
Dou demo ii
Pronunciation
doh deh-moh ee
When to use it
Use this only when setting a boundary or responding to conflict. It can sound confrontational. In Japanese, tone and relationship matter; when unsure, choose a polite version or soften your delivery.
Example
どうでもいい — a boundary-setting line in a tense conversation for "i don't care".
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FAQ
You say "どうでもいい" in Japanese. The romanized form is "Dou demo ii", and a simple pronunciation cue is "doh deh-moh ee".
This entry is marked as rude. The usage note explains when the phrase is appropriate and when you should soften it.
Use "doh deh-moh ee" as a learner-friendly pronunciation cue. The romanization is "Dou demo ii".
Use this only when setting a boundary or responding to conflict. It can sound confrontational. In Japanese, tone and relationship matter; when unsure, choose a polite version or soften your delivery.