there is no need to, do not have to

Beginner

15-20 min

common

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Explanation

Indicates something is unnecessary.

[Verb dictionary form] + ことはない

心配することはない。

Shinpai suru koto wa nai.

There is no need to worry.

急ぐことはありません。

Isogu koto wa arimasen.

You do not need to hurry.

Different from なくてもいい in nuance.

～ことだ

should, the important thing is to

～ために (tame ni)

in order to ~, for the purpose of ~

～のに (noni)

although ~, despite ~, even though ~

～にもかかわらず

despite ~, in spite of ~

～ようになる

come to ~, become able to ~, reach the point where ~

Good for reassuring someone.

JLPTBooks Editorial Team

Japanese Language Education Specialists

Last updated: Jan 2

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