Word details

なきゃいけない

Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word なきゃいけない.

Dictionary

Entry

なきゃいけない無きゃいけないExpressionUsually kanaFreq #63781
1

cannot do without something; indispensable; absolutely necessary

2

After negative base of verb

have to do

Examples
すぐに手紙をかかなきゃいけないよ。
You've got to write to him quickly.

Character notes

Kanji in this Word

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

12 strokesFrequency 274JLPT N2Grade 4

On

Kun

な.い

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