Word details
なければ
Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word なければ.
Dictionary
Entry
1
if (it) doesn't exist; if there is no ...; if (one) doesn't have ...
Examples
水がなければ、何者もこの地球上には生きられないだろう。
Without water, nothing could live on this earth.
2
Auxiliary
if not ...; unless ...
Examples
急がなければ、学校に遅刻しますよ。
Unless you hurry, you will be late for school.
3
Abbreviation; Auxiliary
have to ...; must ...
Examples
急がなければ、急行に乗り遅れるぞ。
You must hurry up, or you will miss the express.
Character notes
Kanji in this Word
無
nothingness, none, ain't, nothing, nil, not
12 strokesFrequency 274JLPT N2Grade 4
On
ムブ
Kun
な.い
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