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何気ない · i-adjective
| Form | Positive | Negative |
|---|---|---|
| Dictionary | 何気ない | 何気なくない |
| Polite | 何気ないです | 何気なくないですalso 何気なくありません |
| Past polite | 何気なかったです | 何気なくなかったですalso 何気なくありませんでした |
| Past | 何気なかった | 何気なくなかった |
| Te-form | 何気なくて | 何気なくなくて |
| Adverbial | 何気なく | |
| Conditional | 何気なければ | 何気なくなければ |
| Tara conditional | 何気なかったら | 何気なくなかったら |
Meanings
1
casual; nonchalant; unconcerned
Describes an action or manner that seems natural, unforced, or without special intent; often used when someone does something without showing effort or deep thought.
He came into the room with a casual air.
A casual remark hurt her feelings.
2
ordinary; everyday; unremarkable
Colloquial use for things that are common, routine, or not special; often implies something is so normal it goes unnoticed.
Ordinary everyday life is the happiest.
It was an unremarkable event.
Usage patterns
- 何気ない一言a casual, offhand remark (that can carry unintended weight)
Her casual remark hurt me.
- 何気ない日常ordinary, unremarkable everyday life
I find small moments of happiness in ordinary everyday life.
- 何気ない仕草a casual, unconscious gesture or mannerism
I was drawn to his casual little gestures.
- 何気ない顔で〈動詞〉to do something with an innocent, nonchalant expression
He lied with a completely straight, nonchalant face.
Expressions
- 何気なくunintentionally; without thinking; casually; innocently