must in Japanese
must in Japanese is なきゃ, いけない, なくちゃ — must means used to say that something is required or necessary.
must in Japanese
なきゃ
Pronounced: nakya
To do as a requirement; indicates that the sentence subject is required as an imperative or directive to execute the sentence predicate, with failure to do so resulting in a failure or negative consequence.
いけない
Pronounced: ikenai
To do as a requirement; indicates that the sentence subject is required as an imperative or directive to execute the sentence predicate, with failure to do so resulting in a failure or negative consequence.
なくちゃ
Pronounced: nakucha
To do as a requirement; indicates that the sentence subject is required as an imperative or directive to execute the sentence predicate, with failure to do so resulting in a failure or negative consequence.
ならない
Pronounced: naranai
To do as a requirement; indicates that the sentence subject is required as an imperative or directive to execute the sentence predicate, with failure to do so resulting in a failure or negative consequence.
駄目
Pronounced: dame
To do as a requirement; indicates that the sentence subject is required as an imperative or directive to execute the sentence predicate, with failure to do so resulting in a failure or negative consequence.
What does "must" mean?
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verb Used to say that something is required or necessary.
"You must show your passport before boarding."
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verb Used to say that something is very likely or almost certainly true.
"She hasn't answered her phone all day — she must be travelling."
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noun Something that is essential or highly recommended.
"Good walking shoes are an absolute must for this hike."
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must in a sentence
- You must show your passport before boarding.
- She hasn't answered her phone all day — she must be travelling.
- Good walking shoes are an absolute must for this hike.
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What is "must" in Japanese?
"must" in Japanese is なきゃ, いけない, なくちゃ. must means: Used to say that something is required or necessary.
How do you pronounce なきゃ?
"must" in Japanese is なきゃ, pronounced "nakya".
How do you use "must" in a sentence?
Example: "You must show your passport before boarding." In Japanese, "must" is なきゃ, いけない, なくちゃ.
Are there other ways to say "must" in Japanese?
Yes — Japanese has 5 translations listed for "must": なきゃ, いけない, なくちゃ, ならない, 駄目.
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