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JLPT N1 Grammar

ほどのことではない

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N1 · Degree · verb辞書形 + ほどのことではない

not worth; no need to

verb辞書形 + ほどのことではない

ほどのことではない means the matter is not serious enough to require the preceding action.

It is used to reassure, downplay seriousness, or avoid overreaction.

少し遅れただけですから、謝罪文を書くほどのことではありません。

It was only a slight delay, so it is not worth writing an apology letter.

Do not confuse it with ほどではない; this pattern says that action is unnecessary.

The degree is not high enough, so no need to do it.

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