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ないといけない

Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word ないといけない.

Dictionary

Entry

ないといけない~い Adj.ExpressionUsually kanaFreq #55751
1

After negative base of verb

have to (verb); must (verb)

Examples
あなたはすぐ出発しないといけない
You must start soon.
2

is indispensable; absolutely necessary

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