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GRAMMAR DETAIL

までもなく

N1

needless to say

Emphasizes that the judgment that follows is so obvious that it does not need to be stated or explained.

Examples

3

Study notes

1. Origins, structure, and basic meaning

  • Structure: Attach までもなく to a verb's dictionary form to present the following point as so self-evident that saying or explaining it is unnecessary.
  • Basic usage: 言うまでもなく、約束は守るべきだ。 means that, needless to say, promises should be kept.

2. Common pitfalls and similar expressions

  • Position compared with までもない
    • それは言うまでもない ends with the judgment that the point need not be stated. 言うまでもなく重要だ uses なく to continue to the self-evident point that it is important.

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