GrammarN13 min read2026-02-17

〜ほどのことではない

N1 grammar pattern "〜ほどのことではない": Since it's nothing major, there's no need to ~. Usage guide with ex

Meaning

Indicates something of low significance or unimportance.

It's not a big deal, so there is no need to ~.

Formation

Part of speechFormation
動詞動詞 (辞書形)+ ほどのことではない

Examples

  1. この件は、問題として取り上げるほどのことではない。
    This matter isn't significant enough to warrant addressing as a problem.

  2. ちょっと転んで擦りむいただけだし、病院へ行くほどのことではないよ。
    I just tripped and scraped my knee a little. It's not serious enough to go to the hospital.

  3. 冗談なんだし、怒るほどのことではないと思うけど。
    It's just a joke, so I don't think you should get mad about it.

  4. この問題は初級の内容だし、説明するほどのことではないよね?
    This question is at a beginner level, so it's not really something that needs explaining, right?「

  5. そんなに真剣に悩むほどのことではない。
    It's not something you need to worry about so much.

  6. 騒ぐほどのことではない。
    It's not a big deal.

Summary

  • 〜ほどのことではない means "Since it's nothing major, there's no need to ~"
  • Formation: 動詞 → 動詞 (辞書形)+ ほどのことではない
  • This is an N1-level grammar pattern

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