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Use ~なくてもいいです to express that something is not necessary or optional. It softens the statement by indicating that an action is not required, often used to reassure someone or give permission to skip something.
宿題をしなくてもいいですよ。
It's okay not to do homework.
明日来なくてもいいです。都合が悪いでしたら。
It's okay not to come tomorrow. If you don't have time, that's fine.
高い服を買わなくてもいいです。安いものでも大丈夫ですから。
It's okay not to buy expensive clothes. Cheap ones are fine too.
今すぐ返事をしなくてもいいですが、できるだけ早くお願いします。
It's okay not to reply immediately, but please do so as soon as possible if you can.
試験前に全部復習しなくてもいいです。重要なポイントだけで十分です。
It's okay not to review everything before the exam. The important points are enough.
バスで行かなくてもいいです。タクシーでもいいですし、歩いてもいいです。
It's okay not to go by bus. You can take a taxi or walk instead.
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