Learning objectives
- Lesson goals: Learn mo kamawazu for "without caring about" — often with critical or surprised tone.
- Form and connection: [Noun（を）/Plain formの] もかまわず
- Nuance in real use: もかまわず is especially powerful in Japanese context — because Japanese culture highly values "reading the air" and caring about others' eyes. When someone acts もかまわず, they've broken free from social constraints.
Form and connection
Core Explanation
Learn mo kamawazu for "without caring about" — often with critical or surprised tone.
Cultural Note
Practical examples
Common pitfalls
Build the base form before adding the pattern
Complete the required conjugation first. Do not keep polite and plain endings at the same time.
Match politeness to the situation
The examples are reliable starting points; relationships and context can still change the most natural wording.
Practice and answers
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[Noun（を）/Plain formの] もかまわずShow answer
She burst into tears without caring about others watching.Show answer
危険きけんもかまわず山やまに登のぼった。 ([Noun（を）/Plain formの] もかまわず)Continue learning
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