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Kotomora

なきゃいけない

Meanings

1

expression

cannot do without; indispensable; absolutely necessary

usually written using kana alone

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

2

expression

have to do; must do

usually written using kana alone

Attaches to the negative base (ない-stem) of a verb to express obligation or necessity. Equivalent to ~なければいけない, but more colloquial.

See also: なくてはいけない