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ないといけない

Romaji naitoikenai

Common word

Definitions

01expression · i-adjective

have to (verb); must (verb)

after negative base of verb

02expression · i-adjective

is indispensable; absolutely necessary

Examples

あなたはすぐ出発しないといけない。

You must start soon.

Tatoeba #232648

アンに謝らないといけない。

I must apologize to Ann.

Tatoeba #229512

今は、宿題をしないといけない。

I have to do my homework.

Tatoeba #172688

Source

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