ことはない/~こともない (koto-wa-nai): There is no need to
~ことはない/~こともない (koto-wa-nai)
Meaning
There is no need to
Formation and usage
V dictionary + ことはない/こともない
Notation: N = noun; V dictionary = dictionary-form verb; V stem = the stem before ます; plain clause = plain-form clause; negative stem = the form before ない. Follow the attachment shown above.
Explanation
Often reassures someone that an action is unnecessary; distinguish past verb plus ことがない meaning never having done it.
Examples
一人で全部資料を確認することはない。手伝います。
You do not have to check the documents entirely on your own. I will help.
一人で全部先生に相談することはない。手伝います。
You do not have to consult the teacher entirely on your own. I will help.
一人で全部計画を見直すことはない。手伝います。
You do not have to review the plan entirely on your own. I will help.
一人で全部会場を下見することはない。手伝います。
You do not have to inspect the venue beforehand entirely on your own. I will help.
一人で全部十分に練習することはない。手伝います。
You do not have to practice thoroughly entirely on your own. I will help.
How related patterns differ
ことはない, までもない, and には及ばない can mean unnecessary, though には及ばない also means no match for. に当たらない judges a reaction unwarranted. ても差し支えない grants permission; に越したことはない recommends the best option.