At a glance
Verb (dictionary form) + にはあたらない means "there is no need to ~" or "it does not warrant ~". It says the situation is not serious or surprising enough for a reaction such as worry, surprise or criticism.
Verb (dictionary form) + にはあたらない
Noun (reaction noun) + にはあたらない
その程度のミスなら、心配するにはあたらない。 With a mistake that small, there's no need to worry.
How to form it
| Attaches to | Example | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Verb, dictionary form | 驚くにはあたらない | It's not surprising |
| する-verb, dictionary form | 心配するにはあたらない | There's no need to worry |
| Reaction noun | 非難にはあたらない | It doesn't deserve criticism |
| Polite form | 心配するにはあたりません | There's no need to worry (polite) |
The verb before にはあたらない stays in the dictionary form. Politeness goes on あたる: あたりません. In writing it often appears in kanji as には当たらない.