構う

かまう

to care about

Also:to be an issue, to keep company, to interfere with

What does 構う mean?

構う is a Japanese verb meaning to care about in English. It can also be translated as to be an issue, to keep company, to interfere with depending on context. It is written as 構う in kanji, かまう in hiragana, and kamau in romaji. This word is part of JLPT N3 vocabulary.

Example sentences

6時に起きるのはかまわない。

I don't mind getting up at six.

この子供達は親にかまってもらえない。

These children are neglected by their parents.

どうか私にかまわないでください。

Please don't mind me.