なんでもいい

なんでもいい
expression
anything is fine, I don't mind
informalspokencommunication
1. anything is fine, I don't mind, whatever
Used to indicate that the speaker has no preference and is happy with any option. Very common in everyday conversation when asked to choose.
「何(なに)が食(た)べたい？」「なんでもいいよ。」
"What do you want to eat?" "Anything's fine."
飲(の)み物(もの)はなんでもいいです。
Any drink is fine.
場所(ばしょ)はなんでもいいから、早(はや)く決(き)めよう。
I'm fine with any place, so let's decide quickly.

Usage

なんでもいい is extremely common in casual conversation, especially when responding to questions about preferences. Note that repeatedly saying なんでもいい can sometimes frustrate the person asking, as it places the burden of choosing entirely on them.

The polite form is なんでもいいです or なんでも構(かま)いません.

Related words

Related Words

Related: どこでもいい (anywhere is fine)
Related: いつでもいい (anytime is fine)
Compare: どっちでもいい (either is fine)
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Added 2026.2.10 9:31 · Revised 2026.9.2 13:01
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