文末表現N2

〜ことにはならない

it doesn't amount to... / it can't be said that...

Structure

V-た形 + ことにはならない

Explanation

Indicates that even though the preceding event happened, it cannot be regarded as settling or concluding the matter, denying the expectation that "that settles it". E.g., 謝ったからといって、済んだことにはならない. Attached to the ta-form of verbs.

Examples

謝ったからといって、それで済んだことにはならない。

Just because he apologized doesn't mean the matter is settled.

一度負けたからといって、終わったことにはならない。

Losing once doesn't mean it's all over.

Note

Often used with 〜からといって. It denies that a conclusion or settlement has been reached.

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