expression, godan verb (-mu)
not have to go; need not go
Expresses that going somewhere is avoided or unnecessary; often used when a situation resolves without the need to go.
雨が降ったので、買い物に行かずに済んだ。
It rained, so I didn't have to go shopping.
オンラインで手続きができれば、わざわざ
If I can complete the procedure online, I won't need to go all the way to the government office.