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Meaning

Expresses reassuring or advising someone that there is no need to do so. As in 「心配することはない」, used to encourage by stating that the act is unnecessary.

Examples

1. 君が謝ることはない。悪いのは向こうだ There's no need for you to apologize. The other side is at fault.
2. まだ時間はあるから、急ぐことはない There's still time, so there's no need to hurry.