JLPT N1 grammar

〜までもないmeaning and usage

Meaning

It's not necessary for A (to be done)

How to form it

  • verb (dictionary form)までもない/までもなく

How it is used

'There's no need to go as far as A', because things are obvious or simple, as in 「言うまでもない」 (needless to say) and 「〜までもなく」 at the start of a sentence. 「〜ことはない」 is more for telling someone they needn't.

Examples

  1. こんな仕事、 先生においでいただくまでもありません。

    It's not necessary to have the doctor come for a job like this.

  2. 言うまでもなく、この町の魅力は豊かな自然だ。

    Needless to say, this town's appeal lies in its rich natural surroundings.

  3. 近いから、わざわざタクシーを呼ぶまでもない。

    It's close by, so there's no need to call a taxi.