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Ni Koshita Koto Wa Nai: It's Best To

Learn に越したことはない for "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.

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

Learning objectives

  • Lesson goals: Learn に越したことはない for "there's nothing better than / it never hurts to."
  • Form and connection: [Verb辞书形/なi-adjective] に越こしたことはない
  • Nuance in real use: This advanced pattern adds sophistication to your Japanese expression.

Form and connection

[Verb辞书形/なi-adjective] に越こしたことはない

Core Explanation

Learn に越したことはない for "there's nothing better than / it never hurts to."

Cultural Note

This advanced pattern adds sophistication to your Japanese expression.

Practical examples

The sooner, the better.
It never hurts to be prepared.
It doesn't hurt to check.

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] 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確認かくにんするに越こしたことはない。 ([Verb辞书形/なi-adjective] に越こしたことはない)

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