ことはない
Meanings
- There is no need to ~
- It is not necessary to ~
- There is no chance that ~
- It will never happen (in some contexts)
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Explanation
ことはない is used to reassure or deny a possibility, often to say that there is no need to do something or that something will not happen. It adds a nuance of strong negation or reassurance, beyond a simple negative dictionary form. It can convey that a course of action is unnecessary, or that a situation is unlikely or impossible, depending on context. Typical contexts include giving advice, ensuring someone not to worry, or dismissing a potential action as unnecessary.
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Example sentences
There is no need to go.
There is no need to worry.
There is no need to rush so much.
There is no need to follow such procedures.
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