どうでもいい
also: どうでもよい
Common word
どうでもいい · i-adjective (yoi/ii class)
| Form | Positive | Negative |
|---|---|---|
| Dictionary | どうでもいい | どうでもよくない |
| Polite | どうでもいいです | どうでもよくないですalso どうでもよくありません |
| Past polite | どうでもよかったです | どうでもよくなかったですalso どうでもよくありませんでした |
| Past | どうでもよかった | どうでもよくなかった |
| Te-form | どうでもよくて | どうでもよくなくて |
| Adverbial | どうでもよく | |
| Conditional | どうでもよければ | どうでもよくなければ |
| Tara conditional | どうでもよかったら | どうでもよくなかったら |
Meanings
1
expression, i-adjective (yoi/ii class)
inconsequential; trivial; not worth worrying about
usually written using kana alone
Describes something that doesn't matter, is of no importance, or is not worth concern. Often used in the phrase どうでもいいこと (a trivial matter).
That doesn't matter at all.
He only talks about trivial things.
2
whatever; I don't care; either is fine
usually written using kana alone
Expresses indifference or lack of preference; often used as a standalone response meaning 'I don't care' or 'whatever'. Can sound dismissive depending on tone.
"Which one do you want?" "I don't care."
She had an indifferent look on her face.