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〜なければならない: Japanese grammar explained

~nakereba naranai — Obligation ("must, have to").

Structure

Verb(nai-stem)+なければならない

Examples

  • 明日までに宿題をしなければなりません。

    あしたまでにしゅくだいをしなければなりません。

    I have to do my homework by tomorrow.

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