どうでもいい

どうでもいい
expression
don't care, whatever, doesn't matter
informalemotionevaluation
1. 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.
正直(しょうじき)どうでもいいんだけど
Honestly, I couldn't care less.
Don't waste time on things that don't matter.
結果(けっか)どうでもいいなら、なん参加(さんか)した?
If you don't care about the result, why did you participate?

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(はなし): trivial talk, unimportant matter
  • どうでもいいこと: something unimportant
  • (わたし)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.