おかまいなく
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Polite expression used to decline hospitality or assistance. Often said to hosts to indicate they need not go to extra trouble.
Theme
User visits their neighbor Mrs. Tanaka's house, and she offers tea and snacks, but User wants to be polite.
おかまいなく
おかまいなく
please don't fuss over me
Basics & EssentialsGreetings & Expressions
Memory Hook
Think of 'okay, my naku' (like 'okay, don't cry') as a polite way to say 'please don't fuss.' 'Okay my naku' → おかまいなく (okamainaku, 'please don't fuss over me').
Cultural Note
『おかまいなく』 (okamainaku, 'please don't fuss over me') is a polite expression used when visiting someone's home to show humility and avoid burdening the host.
Forms
Base: おかまいなくPolite expression used to decline hospitality or assistance. Often said to hosts to indicate they need not go to extra trouble.