何気ない

なにげない · nanigenai · JLPT N1 · i-adj

casual

何 (what) + 気 (feeling) + ない (not) = no feeling about it, so casual

Used for everyday, unforced moments and remarks. Read the kanji literally: nothing special on one's mind about it, which gives the sense of casual or unconcerned.

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