IntermediateJLPT N2 Grammar

ことはない

There is no need to

Romaji: kotohanai

Meaning & usage

There is no need to; not necessary; there is no possibility that; there is no chance to | A phrase which expresses the idea that there is no need to do something or that there is no possibility of doing something.

Example sentences 7

  1. あんな奴に親切にしてやることはない。

    There is no need to be kind to a guy like that.

  2. あんな男の言うことを聞くことはない。

    There's no need to listen to a man like that.

  3. もうお目にかかることはないかもしれませんね。

    I might not have a chance to see you again.

  4. 何もそんなに あわてることはない。

    There is no need at all to be in such a hurry.

  5. 君が来ることはないと思います。

    1. I don't think it will be necessary for you to come here. 2. I think that there is no possibility that you will come here.

  6. 多分私が教えることはないと思います。

    I don't think there is a possibility that I will teach.

  7. 彼女が今日の会議を忘れることはないと思います。

    I think that there is no possibility that she will forget today's meeting.