〜にはあたらない

This phrase means you do not need to do something. It shows that it is not necessary.

This means you do not need to do something. It is not necessary. Everyone already knows the answer.

This means you do not need to do something. It also means something is not necessary.

More formal alternatives(3)

This means you do not need to do something. It is not necessary. Everyone already knows the answer.

This means you do not need to do something. It also means something is not necessary.

〜ことでもない

Indicates that an action or situation is not significant, important, or difficult enough to warrant a particular response or effort. It's often used to mean 'not worth doing X', 'no need to X', or 'it's not a big deal'.

Less formal alternatives(1)

This phrase means you do not need to do something. It shows that it is not necessary.

辞書形

This is the basic form of a verb. It is what you find in a dictionary. You use it to make other verb forms.

ない形

This is how you make a verb negative. It means "do not" or "will not." It is the casual way to say 〜ません.

This means you do not need to do something. It also means something is not necessary.

This means you do not need to do something. It is not necessary. Everyone already knows the answer.

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Dictionary

〜にはあたらない

This means something is not a big deal. It is not special enough to get a strong reaction. You do not need to be surprised or upset.

N1 KMT8FormalStandardVerb ConstructionMixedNo Need For Criticism Or WorryGrammar

Verb [dictionary form] + にはあたらないPrimary

Noun + にはあたらない

This means something is not a big deal. It is not special enough to get a strong reaction. You do not need to be surprised or upset.

あの天才が試験に合格したからといって、驚くにはあたらない。

It is not surprising that a genius like him passed the exam.

FormalNon PastAffirmativeSentence EndingDeclarativeEducation

彼の行為は確かに問題だが、法的に罰せられるほどの犯罪にはあたらない。

His actions are certainly problematic, but they do not constitute a crime punishable by law.

FormalNon PastAffirmativeSentence EndingDeclarativePolitics & Law

彼のしたことは感謝するにはあたらないことではなかった。

What he did was not something that was unworthy of gratitude. (Implying: It was worthy of gratitude.)

FormalPastNegativeSentence EndingDeclarativeEmotions & Psychology

彼の言動は褒められたものではないが、非難するにはあたらない、というのが私の意見だ。

His words and actions weren't praiseworthy, but they don't warrant criticism; that's my opinion.

NeutralNon PastAffirmativeMid SentenceDeclarativeEmotions & Psychology

たった一度のミスを理由に彼を解雇するのは、懲戒処分にはあたらない。

Firing him for a single mistake does not qualify as a legitimate disciplinary action.

FormalNon PastAffirmativeSentence EndingDeclarativeWork & Career Politics & Law

This phrase is like a judge making a calm decision. It means something is not a big deal. It tells you not to overreact. It helps you sound fair and thoughtful.

Contrasts with(3)

This phrase means you do not need to do something. It shows that it is not necessary.

This means you do not need to do something. It is not necessary. Everyone already knows the answer.

This means you do not need to do something. It also means something is not necessary.

More formal alternatives(3)

This means you do not need to do something. It is not necessary. Everyone already knows the answer.

This means you do not need to do something. It also means something is not necessary.

〜ことでもない

Less formal alternatives(1)

This phrase means you do not need to do something. It shows that it is not necessary.

辞書形

This is the basic form of a verb. It is what you find in a dictionary. You use it to make other verb forms.

ない形

This is how you make a verb negative. It means "do not" or "will not." It is the casual way to say 〜ません.

This means you do not need to do something. It also means something is not necessary.