GRAMMAR DETAIL
〜には当たらない
Indicates that a fact is not unusual or serious enough to warrant a reaction such as surprise or criticism.
Examples
予定が一日遅れただけなら、計画全体が失敗したとみなすには当たらない。
If the schedule is only one day late, that does not warrant treating the entire plan as a failure.
Words used
この程度の違いなら、心配するには当たらない。
A difference of this degree does not warrant concern.
Words used
Study notes
1. Origins, structure, and basic meaning
- Structure: Attach
には当たらないto a dictionary-form verb naming a judgment or reaction to say that the circumstances do not warrant it. - Basic usage:
この程度の違いなら、心配するには当たらない。means that a difference of this size is not serious enough to warrant concern.
2. Common pitfalls and similar expressions
- Whether a reaction is warranted versus noun classification
心配するには当たらないjudges whether concern is warranted. With a noun,違反には当たらないmeans that something does not fall into the category of a violation.