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don't care, it doesn't matter, whatever
Expresses indifference or dismissal toward something, indicating it's not important to the speaker.
そんなこと、どうでもいい。
I don't care about that.
どうでもいい is a common casual expression showing indifference. It can range from mild disinterest to strong dismissal depending on tone and context.
Usage patterns
- どうでもいい話: trivial talk, unimportant matter
- どうでもいいこと: something unimportant
- 私にはどうでもいい: it doesn't matter to me
The expression can sound rude or cold when directed at someone's concerns, so it's typically used in casual settings or when genuinely unimportant topics are being discussed.