ドンマイ

Japanese

Etymology

Wasei eigo (和製英語; pseudo-anglicism), derived from don't +‎ mind

Interjection

ドンマイ • (donmai) 

1. don't worry about it, never mind, you're fine

Usage notes

This is often used between friends when one friend means to forgive the mistake of another, or in sports when one teammate wants to encourage another immediately after their failure.