Explanation:〜ことはない
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"〜する必要はない / 〜しなくてもいい"
"there is no need to do"
Used to indicate that there is no need to do something or that something is unnecessary. It often serves to reassure someone or to downplay the necessity of a certain action.
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V(dictionary form) + ことはない
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- Indicates Unnecessity: "〜ことはない" is used to convey that an action is not required or needed.
- Often Used for Reassurance: This expression is frequently used to reassure someone that they don't need to worry or take a specific action.
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N3
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In casual conversation "は" drops.
「〜ことはない」→「〜ことない」
Sample sentenes
インターネットで注文できるし、お店に買いに行くことはないよ。
You can order online, so there's no need to go to the store to buy it.
まだ時間があるから、そんなに急ぐことはないよ。
There's still time, so there's no need to rush.
悪いのはトムさんなんだから、ジェシカさんが謝ることはないよ。
It's Tom's fault, so Jessica doesn't need to apologize.
ちょっと冗談だよ。そんなに怒ることないじゃん。
Just kidding! Don't get so upset.
あんまり勉強しなかったんだし、彼が試験に落ちても驚くことはない。
He didn't study much, so it's no surprise if he fails the exam.
彼に謝ることはないよ。あなたは悪くない。
You don't need to apologize to him. You’re not at fault.
Vocabulary
Japanese |
English | |
注文する | ちゅうもんする | to order |
謝る | あやまる | to apologize |
冗談 | じょうだん | joke |
謝る | あやまる | to apologize |