Word details

さもなくば

Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word さもなくば.

Dictionary

Entry

さもなくば然もなくば然も無くばUsually kanaFreq #16985
1

Conjunction

otherwise; or else; if not

Examples
何か言うことがあれば、今言ってくれ。さもなくば黙っていてくれ。
If you have something to say, say it now or pipe down.

Character notes

Kanji in this Word

sort of thing, so, if so, in that case, well

12 strokesFrequency 401JLPT N2Grade 4

On

ゼンネン

Kun

しかしか.りしか.し

nothingness, none, ain't, nothing, nil, not

12 strokesFrequency 274JLPT N2Grade 4

On

Kun

な.い

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