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Kotomora

なきゃならない

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. Equivalent to 無くてはならない.

See also: なくてはならない

2

expression

have to do; must do

Attaches to the negative stem of a verb (~なきゃならない) to express obligation. Colloquial contraction of ~なくてはならない.

See also: なくてはならない