• Just relax: The 'nakute mo ii' structure let's people off the hook for things, like skipping a party because of a headache. | GETTY IMAGES
    Just relax: The "nakute mo ii" structure let's people off the hook for things, like skipping a party because of a headache. | GETTY IMAGES
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Kyō no pātī niwa muri shite shusseki shinakute mo ii yo. (You don’t have to attend today’s party if it’s too difficult.)

Situation 1: Section Chief Mr. Okubo approaches Ms. Gray, who looks a bit pale.

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