introduction

〜なきゃ
Reading: なきゃ
Meanings: must (contraction of なければ)
Explanation
explanation
〜なきゃ is a **casual** contraction of 〜なければ(いけない/ならない), expressing obligation — 'must' or 'have to'.
explanation
*なければ* shortens to *なきゃ*, and the *いけない* part is dropped entirely — understood from context.
structure
Practice exercises
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薬を{placeholder}。
Answer: のまなきゃ
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もう{placeholder}。
Answer: かえらなきゃ
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切符を{placeholder}。
Answer: かわなきゃ
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宿題をし{placeholder}。
Answer: なきゃ
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電車に間に合うように走ら{placeholder}。
Answer: なきゃ
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今日までに報告書を提出し{placeholder}な。
Answer: なきゃ
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契約の内容をもっとよく確認し{placeholder}。
Answer: なきゃ
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締め切りに間に合わせるために残業し{placeholder}かもしれない。
Answer: なきゃ