Explanation:〜ほどのことではない
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"大したことではないので、〜する必要はない"
程度(degree)が低く、重要でないことを表します。
Used to downplay the significance or severity of an issue or event. It can be translated as "it's not such a big deal" or "it's not serious enough to warrant concern." This phrase is often used to reassure someone or express that the situation doesn’t require drastic action or worry.
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V(dictionary form)+ ほどのことではない
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- Downplaying Importance: "〜ほどのことではない" is used to indicate that something is not as serious or significant as it may seem.
- Reassurance: It is often used to calm someone down, suggesting that there is no need for concern or exaggeration.
- Casual to Formal Use: This phrase can be used in both casual conversations and more formal contexts, depending on the situation.
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Sample sentenes
ちょっと転んで、怪我をしただけなので、病院に行くほどのことではない。
I just tripped and got a little hurt, so it's not serious enough to go to the hospital.
ちょっと熱があるだけですから、心配するほどのことではありません。
I just have a slight fever, so it's not something to worry about.
薬を飲めば治りますから、手術するほどのことではありません。安心してください。
I'll be fine if I just take some medicine. It's not serious enough for surgery. Don't worry.
この問題は初級レベルですから、わざわざ説明するほどのことではないですね。
This question is at a beginner level, so it's not something worth explaining, right?
ちょっと冗談言っただけじゃない。そんなに怒るほどのことじゃないよ。
I just made a little joke. It's not something worth getting so angry about.
Vocabulary
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手術 | しゅじゅつ | operation |