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Learn JLPT N1 Grammar: までもない (made mo nai)
Meaning: it’s not necessary to
How to use: Verb-dictionary form + までもない
Explain:
Not to the point, no need
Example sentences:
1. 年金にありつきたいのは言うまでもない。
nenkin ni aitsukitai nowa iu made mo nai.
God knows I need the pension.
2. その件については、部長に許可を取るまでもない。
sono ken ni tsuite wa, buchou ni kyoka o toru made mo nai.
Regarding this topic, there’s no need to get approval from the department head.
3. そんな遠い店まで買いに行くまでもないよ。電話で注文すればすぐ届くんだから。
sonna tooi mise made kai ni iku made mo nai yo. denwa de chuumon sureba sugu todokun dakara.
There’s no need to go to such a far store. Just give them a call and they’ll deliver immediately.
4. このぐらいの雨なら、傘をさすまでもない。
kono gurai no ame nara, kasa o sasu made mo nai.
With this light rain, there’s no need to use the umbrella.
