Learning objectives
- Lesson goals: "No need to go that far" (humility) or "cannot match."
- Form and connection: [Verb辞书形/Nounの] に及およばない
- Nuance in real use: に及ばない can be your humility ("I'm not worthy") or your reassurance ("Don't worry").
Form and connection
Core Explanation
"No need to go that far" (humility) or "cannot match."
Cultural Note
Practical examples
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
Show answer
[Verb辞书形/Nounの] に及およばないShow answer
There's no need to worry.Show answer
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