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～ni wa Oyobanai: No Need To / Cannot Match

Learn ni wa oyobanai for "no need to" and "cannot compare 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 ni wa oyobanai for "no need to" and "cannot compare to."
  • Form and connection: [Verb辞书形/Noun] には及およばない
  • Nuance in real use: The two uses of には及ばない map to two sides of Japanese culture — one is the aesthetic of "no need to go too far," the other is the humble recognition of "I can't match up." One expression carries two values.

Form and connection

[Verb辞书形/Noun] には及およばない

Core Explanation

Learn ni wa oyobanai for "no need to" and "cannot compare to."

Cultural Note

The two uses of には及ばない map to two sides of Japanese culture — one is the aesthetic of "no need to go too far," the other is the humble recognition of "I can't match up." One expression carries two values.

Practical examples

There's no need to come all the way.
There's no need to worry.
His skills cannot match those of a professional.

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/Noun] には及およばない
2. Explain the meaning of the first example.
Show answerThere's no need to come all the way.
3. Rewrite the final example using this lesson pattern.
Show answer彼かれの技術ぎじゅつはプロには及およばない。 ([Verb辞书形/Noun] には及およばない)

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