なくてはいけません

expression

cannot do without; indispensable; absolutely necessary

Expresses that something is essential or that one cannot manage without it. Often used with a noun marked by が or は.

See also: なくてはいけない

• この仕し事ごとには経けい験けんが無なくてはいけません。

  Experience is absolutely necessary for this job.

• 健けん康こうでいるためには、十じゅう分ぶんな睡すい眠みんがなくてはいけません。

  Adequate sleep is indispensable for staying healthy.

expression

have to do; must do

Attaches to the negative stem of a verb (ない-form minus い) to express obligation: 'must do ~'. Equivalent to なければいけません but slightly softer.

See also: なくてはいけない

• 明日あしたまでにレポートを出ださなくてはいけません。

  I have to submit the report by tomorrow.

• もっと勉べん強きょうしなくてはいけませんね。

  I must study more, right?