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JLPT N3 Intermediate

と言うことはない

「ということはない」

It is not the case that; it does not mean that.

Readings

Other forms

ってことはない casual
ということはありません polite
1 Expression / Grammar Pattern

It doesn't mean that..." / "It's not the case that...

Clarifies that a specific fact or situation does not logically guarantee a particular conclusion.

Example

日本語 が 話せる からといって 、 漢字 も 完璧に 書ける という こと は ない 。

Just because I can speak Japanese, it doesn't mean I can write kanji perfectly.

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2 Expression / Grammar Pattern

There's no chance that..." / "There's no need to...

Emphatically denies the possibility or validity of a specific situation.

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と言うことはない (ということはない)
ということはない
It is not the case that; it does not mean that.
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この言葉を覚えましょう。

Let's memorize this word.

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