Meaning & usage
ことはない expresses that there is no need to do something, often used to reassure the listener that an action is unnecessary in the current situation. It follows the dictionary form of a verb, as in 謝ることはない or 行くことはない. It has a calm, reassuring tone in conversation and should not be used to give strong prohibitions.
Example sentences 6
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わたしがここに来たからには、心配することはない。
Now that I am here, you don't have to worry.
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何も怖がることはない。
There's nothing to be afraid of.
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明日は休みだから、早起きすることはない。
Since tomorrow is a day off, there's no need to get up early.
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少しの風邪だから、病院に行くことはない。
It's just a slight cold, so you don't need to go to the hospital.
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まだ時間があるから、急ぐことはないよ。
We still have time, so there's no need to hurry.
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あなたが悪くないから、謝ることはない。
It's not your fault, so you don't need to apologize.
In past JLPT papers
This came up in 7 past exam questions.
And 3 more tests.
