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Use ~なければなりません to express a strong obligation, necessity, or requirement that you or someone must do. It conveys the meaning "must do" or "have to do."
毎日、薬を飲まなければなりません。
I must take medicine every day.
明日の会議に参加しなければなりません。
I must attend the meeting tomorrow.
宿題を終わらせなければなりません。
I must finish my homework.
規則を守らなければなりません。
I must follow the rules.
もっと勉強しなければなりません。
I must study harder.
家に帰る前に報告しなければなりません。
I must report before going home.
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