Vocabulary

What does ないといけません (naitoikemasen) mean?

ないといけません means have to (verb); must (verb).

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Readingないといけません
Romajinaitoikemasen
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ないといけません
naitoikemasen

have to (verb); must (verb)

  1. 1expression have to (verb); must (verb)
  2. 2expression is indispensable; is absolutely necessary

Also written: ないと行けません、無いといけません、無いと行けません

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