~ことはない

〜koto wa nai

JLPT N3 Neutral Chapter 49: No Need To, 1 of 4

Formation

Verb-dictionary form + ことはない, い-Adjective + ことはない, な-Adjective + であることはない, Noun + であることはない

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

When to use

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

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

No Need To

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