【JLPT N1 Grammar】〜には及ばない（〜にはおよばない / ~niwaoyobanai）

2020年5月10日 2024年10月4日

Explanation：〜には及ばない

Meaning
〜するほどではない / 〜する必要ひつようない

"there is no need to do"
Used to indicate that something is unnecessary or not worth the effort. It can be translated as "there’s no need to," "it’s not necessary to," or "it doesn't compare to." This phrase is commonly used to express that an action is either not needed due to it being excessive, or that something doesn't reach the same level as another thing in terms of comparison.

Form
V（dictionary form）+ には及ばない
N + には及ばない

Points

Unnecessary Action: It is often used to say that something doesn’t need to be done because it’s unnecessary or redundant.
Not Comparable: It can also indicate that something doesn’t match up or compare to another in terms of quality or degree.
Polite/Formal: This phrase is often used in polite or formal situations, adding a respectful tone when turning down offers or responding to praise.

JLPT Level
N1

Sample sentenes

ちょっとした風邪かぜですので、薬くすりを飲のんでおけば治なおりますよ。心配しんぱいには及およびません。
It's just a slight cold, so taking medicine should cure it. There's no need to worry.

これは初級しょきゅうの文法ぶんぽうですから、説明せつめいするには及およびませんね。
This is basic grammar, so there's no need to explain, right?

こんな遠とおくまで、お越こしいただくには及およびません。
There's no need for you to come all the way here.

終電しゅうでんはもう無ないですが、タクシーで帰かえれるので、ご心配しんぱいには及およびません。
There are no more trains, but I can take a taxi home, so there's no need to worry.

当然とうぜんのことをしただけですので、お礼れいには及およびません。
I just did what was natural, so there's no need for thanks.