かまう

構 う

Common word

  1. Godan verb with 'u' ending, intransitive verb

    to mind, to care about, to be concerned about, to have a regard for

    • ６時に起きるのはかまわない。
      I don't mind getting up at six.

  2. Godan verb with 'u' ending, intransitive verb

    to be an issue, to matter, to create inconvenience

  3. Godan verb with 'u' ending

    to keep company, to care for, to look after, to entertain, to pay attention to, to spend time with
    word usually written using kana alone

    • この子供達は親にかまってもらえない。
      These children are neglected by their parents.

  4. Godan verb with 'u' ending, intransitive verb

    to interfere with, to meddle in

    • どうか私にかまわないでください。
      Please don't mind me.

  5. Godan verb with 'u' ending, transitive verb

    to tease

  6. Godan verb with 'u' ending, transitive verb

    to banish, to prohibit
    archaic