Learning objectives
- Lesson goals: Learn ni wa ataranai for "doesn't warrant" — countering overreaction or excessive evaluation.
- Form and connection: [Verb辞书形/Noun] には当あたらない
- Nuance in real use: には当たらない reflects the Japanese cultural principle of "not overdoing" — don't overreact. Whether praise or criticism, keep it measured. "It's nothing to be surprised about" is a kind of mature composure.
Form and connection
Core Explanation
Learn ni wa ataranai for "doesn't warrant" — countering overreaction or excessive evaluation.
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
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[Verb辞书形/Noun] には当あたらないShow answer
It's nothing to be surprised about.Show answer
この結果けっかは称賛しょうさんするには当あたらない。 ([Verb辞书形/Noun] には当あたらない)Continue learning
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