〜ことはない②
X never happens/won't happen
About
The 〜ことはない pattern is a combination of the nominalizer こと, the は particle, and ない ("there isn't").
〜ことはない can be used in conjunction with dictionary form verbs to express either ① "there is no need to X" or ② "X never happens/won't happen". This entry is concerned with usage ②.
"X never happens/won't happen"
This usage follows the pattern:
「Casual (dictionary) form verb + ことはない」
E.g. この机はすごく丈夫だから、壊れることはないよ。 "This desk is very sturdy, so it won't break."
E.g. マイクがうそをつくことはないと思う。 "I don't think Mike would lie."
E.g. 花粉症が治ることはないですね...。 "Hay fever won't get better..."
〜ことはない is used in conjunction with dictionary form verbs
~ことはない has two main usages ① "there is no need to X" or ② "X never happens/won't happen"
"X never happens/won't happen" follows the pattern: 「Casual (dictionary) form verb + ことはない」
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