〜までもない — No need to

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Something unnecessary to do

Explanation

〜までもない means "there is no need to / it is not worth". Form: [dictionary form] + までもない.

Usage: States that something is so obvious or unnecessary that it does not need to be done or said. いうまでもなく (needless to say) is a very common set phrase.

हिंदी में समझें

〜までもない का मतलब "ज़रूरत नहीं"। रूप: [शब्दकोश रूप] + までもない।

Examples

  • いうまでもなく、けんこうがだいじです。 (Iu made mo naku, kenkou ga daiji desu.)
    हिंदी: कहने की ज़रूरत नहीं, सेहत सबसे ज़रूरी है।
    English: Needless to say, health is important.
  • こんなかんたんなこと、きくまでもない。 (Konna kantan na koto, kiku made mo nai.)
    हिंदी: इतनी आसान बात पूछने की ज़रूरत नहीं।
    English: Such a simple thing does not need to be asked.

Common mistakes

  • Using it for physical impossibility → It means "no need", not "impossible" — Nuance.

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