〜に越したことはない ni koshita koto wa nai
〜に越したことはない(ni koshita koto wa nai)means “it's best (if) ~; nothing beats ~”. Expresses that something is the best or most desirable option, while acknowledging it isn't strictly necessary: 'it's best if ~, though not essential'. Formation: V(普通形)/ Aい / Aな+である / N+である + に越したことはない
it's best (if) ~; nothing beats ~
N2Formation
V(普通形)/ Aい / Aな+である / N+である + に越したことはない
Explanation
Expresses that something is the best or most desirable option, while acknowledging it isn't strictly necessary: 'it's best if ~, though not essential'. Often used to give common-sense advice.
Examples
Note
With na-adjectives and nouns, である is often attached (丈夫であるに越したことはない); the plain noun/な form can also appear in casual speech.
FAQ
〜に越したことはない — what does it mean and how is it used?
it's best (if) ~; nothing beats ~. Expresses that something is the best or most desirable option, while acknowledging it isn't strictly necessary: 'it's best if ~, though not essential'. Often used to give common-sense advice.
〜に越したことはない — how do you form it?
V(普通形)/ Aい / Aな+である / N+である + に越したことはない
〜に越したことはない — any usage notes?
With na-adjectives and nouns, である is often attached (丈夫であるに越したことはない); the plain noun/な form can also appear in casual speech.