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JLPT N3 Neutral

〜koto wa nai

Expresses that something doesn't need to be done or there's no occasion to do it; 'don't have to', 'not necessary'.

The everyday "there's no need to/no occasion to".

Formation

Explanation

The ～ことはない grammar point is used to express that doing something is not necessary, or there's no occasion to do it. It implies that although a certain action might not be needed, it does not mean it is forbidden. The formation differs depending on whether it is used with a verb, い-adjective, な-adjective, or noun.

Example sentences

  • Since I have enough money, there's no need to force myself to save.

    Okane ga aru kara, muri ni chokin suru koto wa nai.

  • Since this book is easy, there's no need to use a dictionary.

    Kono hon wa kantan dakara, jisho wo tsukau koto wa nai.

  • If she doesn't want to go on an overseas trip, she doesn't have to go.

    Kanojo wa kaigai ryokou ni ikitakunakereba, iku koto wa nai.

  • If it's not cold, there's no need to wear a coat.

    Samukunakereba, kooto wo kiru koto wa nai.

No Need To