さもなければ Japanese meaning | KotomoraMeanings
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conjunction
otherwise; or else; if not
usually written using kana alone
Conjunction used to present an alternative or consequence, often with a warning or strong suggestion. Common in both spoken and written Japanese.
彼は謝るべきだ。さもなければ友達を失うだろう。
He should apologize. Otherwise, he'll lose his friends.
