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Must (~have to)

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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."

How it works

  • Verb ない form + なければ + なります

Example sentences

  1. 毎日、薬を飲まなければなりません。

    I must take medicine every day.

  2. 明日の会議に参加しなければなりません。

    I must attend the meeting tomorrow.

  3. 宿題を終わらせなければなりません。

    I must finish my homework.

  4. 規則を守らなければなりません。

    I must follow the rules.

  5. もっと勉強しなければなりません。

    I must study harder.

  6. 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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