GRAMMAR DETAIL
までもなく
Emphasizes that the judgment that follows is so obvious that it does not need to be stated or explained.
Examples
言うまでもなく、作業では安全が最優先だ。
Needless to say, safety is the highest priority when working.
Words used
言うまでもなく、約束は守るべきだ。
Needless to say, promises should be kept.
Words used
説明するまでもなく、この判断には責任が伴う。
It goes without saying that this decision carries responsibility.
Words used
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.

