心配要らない (しんぱいいらない) Japanese meaning | KotomoraMeanings
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expression
don't worry; no need to worry
A casual, reassuring phrase used to tell someone not to worry. Often used when comforting someone or dismissing concerns.
need, main point, essence
Similar words
- 心配しないで
More common and neutral way to say 'don't worry'. 心配要らない is slightly more emphatic or casual.
- 大丈夫
Often used in similar reassuring contexts, but 大丈夫 is a general 'it's okay' while 心配要らない explicitly addresses worry.
Etymology
Phrase composed of 心配 (worry) + 要らない (not needed). The kanji 要 is sometimes replaced with kana いらない for simplicity.
