Translation guide
Expressing that you are willing to do something, or that doing something does not bother you. Japanese often uses conditional forms, potential forms, or expressions of 'no problem' rather than a direct equivalent of 'mind'.
Expressing that you are happy or willing to do something, or that you have no objection to doing it.
A common pattern meaning 'it's okay if I do ~' or 'I don't mind doing ~'. Used to express willingness or permission.
手伝ってもいいよ。
I don't mind helping.
ここに座ってもいいですか？
Do you mind if I sit here?
A slightly more formal way to say 'I don't mind if ~'. Literally 'it doesn't matter if ~'.
遅れても構いません。
I don't mind if you're late.
Expresses that you are fine with doing something, often implying emotional resilience or lack of concern.
一人で行っても平気だよ。
I don't mind going alone.
Expressing that doing something does not bother you, annoy you, or cause you discomfort.
Literally 'it doesn't bother me even if ~'. Used when something might be considered annoying but you are fine with it.
待たされても気にならない。
I don't mind being kept waiting.
Means 'it's not a hardship to do ~'. Used when the action might be burdensome but you don't mind.
毎日掃除しても苦にならない。
I don't mind cleaning every day.
A very common and versatile phrase meaning 'it's okay even if ~'. Can be used in many contexts.
雨が降っても大丈夫です。
I don't mind if it rains.
Expressing that you have no strong preference and are fine with a particular option.
Means 'either is fine' or 'I don't mind which one'. Used when given a choice.
どちらでもいいですよ。
I don't mind either way.
A general pattern for '~ is fine' or 'I don't mind ~'. Can be used with nouns or verbs.
映画でもいいよ。
I don't mind a movie. / A movie is fine.
The English verb 'mind' does not have a direct equivalent in Japanese. Avoid using 気にする (ki ni suru) in this context, as it means 'to worry about' or 'to be concerned about', which is different from 'not mind doing'.
〜てもいい is the most common and neutral way to express willingness. 〜ても構わない is more formal and can sound stiff in casual conversation. Use 〜てもいい for everyday situations.