には及およばない

expression

there is no need to; it is fine if you don't; unnecessary

Follows a verb (dictionary form or 〜する必要) to say that an action is not required. Often used to politely decline an offer or to reassure someone.

• わざわざ来くるには及およばないよ。

  There's no need for you to come all the way.

• 心しん配ぱいするには及およびません。

  You don't need to worry.

expression

does not match; out of reach of

Follows a noun to indicate that something is not comparable or cannot reach the level of that noun. Often used in the pattern 〜には及ばない to mean 'cannot compare to' or 'is no match for'.

• 彼かれの実じつ力りょくはプロには及およばない。

  His ability is no match for a professional's.

• この映えい画がは原げん作さくの面おも白しろさには及およばない。

  This movie doesn't match the fun of the original work.