N3152/219

言うまでもない ②

言うまでもない

Meanings

  • It goes without saying
  • It is needless to say
  • Of course
  • Obviously

About this pattern

Explanation

A set expression used to say that something is obvious or self-evident, and therefore does not need to be stated. It often introduces a statement that follows from common sense, general knowledge, or a known fact. The nuance is slightly stronger than simply assuming the listener already understands; it emphasizes that the point is so evident that saying it would be redundant. It is commonly used in formal or written Japanese, but also appears in everyday conversation to politely acknowledge something obvious. Examples: - このプロジェクトの成功は言うまでもない。皆さんの努力のおかげです。 The project's success goes without saying. It’s thanks to everyone's effort. - 安全第一であることは言うまでもない。事故を防ぐために徹底しよう。 It goes without saying that safety first. Let’s be thorough to prevent accidents. - 彼がこの仕事を任されるのは言うまでもない。経験豊富だからだ。 It is needless to say that he was given this job. He is experienced.

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Example sentences

このプロジェクトの成功は言うまでもない。皆の努力のおかげだ。

The project’s success goes without saying. It’s thanks to everyone’s effort.

安全第一であることは言うまでもない。事故を防ぐために徹底しよう。

It goes without saying that safety comes first. Let’s be thorough to prevent accidents.

彼がこの仕事を任されるのは言うまでもない。経験豊富だからだ。

It’s needless to say that he was entrusted with this job. He’s very experienced.