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Ni Koshita Koto Wa Nai: It Never Hurts To

"There's nothing better than / it never hurts to." This lesson combines form, context, examples, common mistakes, and practice so you can use the pattern in real communication.

10 minNihongo Hub Editorial TeamPublished 2026-06-06Updated 2026-06-06

Learning objectives

  • Lesson goals: "There's nothing better than / it never hurts to."
  • Form and connection: [Verb辞书形/なi-adjective/Adjective] に越こしたことはない
  • Nuance in real use: に越したことはない embodies practical wisdom—you may not be sure it's needed, but it can't hurt.

Form and connection

[Verb辞书形/なi-adjective/Adjective] に越こしたことはない

Core Explanation

"There's nothing better than / it never hurts to."

Cultural Note

に越したことはない embodies practical wisdom—you may not be sure it's needed, but it can't hurt.

Practical examples

The sooner, the better.
It never hurts to be prepared.

Common pitfalls

Build the base form before adding the pattern

Complete the required conjugation first. Do not keep polite and plain endings at the same time.

Match politeness to the situation

The examples are reliable starting points; relationships and context can still change the most natural wording.

Practice and answers

1. Write the connection formula for this lesson.
Show answer[Verb辞书形/なi-adjective/Adjective] に越こしたことはない
2. Explain the meaning of the first example.
Show answerThe sooner, the better.
3. Rewrite the final example using this lesson pattern.
Show answer準備じゅんびはしておくに越こしたことはない。 ([Verb辞书形/なi-adjective/Adjective] に越こしたことはない)

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