Meaning
Indicates something of low significance or unimportance.
It's not a big deal, so there is no need to ~.
Formation
| Part of speech | Formation |
|---|---|
| 動詞 | 動詞 (辞書形)+ ほどのことではない |
Examples
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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. -
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. -
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. -
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?「 -
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. -
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