JLPT N1 Very formal / literary

〜ni wa oyobanai

Means 'no need to go that far' or 'not necessary'.

Formal, literary "no need to go that far".

Formation

Explanation

The ~には及ばない grammar point is used to show that an action or degree of effort is unnecessary or excessive. It often translates to 'there’s no need to...' or 'it doesn’t warrant...' in English.

Example sentences

  • There’s no need to go as far as flying first class; economy is enough.

    Faasuto kurasu ni noru ni wa oyobanai, ekonomii demo juubun da.

  • There’s no need to bring a gift every time you meet her.

    Maikai au tabi ni gifuto o motte iku ni wa oyobanai.

  • That issue doesn’t warrant asking the teacher; you can solve it yourself.

    Sono mondai wa sensei ni kiku ni wa oyobanai, jibun de kaiketsu dekiru.

  • For such a small mistake, there’s no need to use such harsh words.

    Chiisana shippai no tame ni, anna ni shinratsu na kotoba o tsukau ni wa oyobanai darou.

No Need To