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〜ないと

Reading: ないと

Meanings: must do (short for must)

Explanation

introduction

explanation

*ないと* is a **casual** short form of `ないといけない`, which means **must do**. You simply attach *と* after the `ない-form` of a verb.

explanation

Because it is a shortened expression, *ないと* sounds **informal** and is mainly used in everyday conversation. The full meaning — *if I don't do it, it's no good* — is implied.

structure

Practice exercises

  • usage_japanese

    明日あした会議かいぎまでに資料しりょうを{placeholder}とづいた。

    Answer: じゅんびしないと

  • usage_japanese

    ものか{placeholder}。

    Answer: ないと

  • usage_japanese

    洗濯せんたくし{placeholder}。

    Answer: ないと

  • usage_japanese

    もうき{placeholder}。

    Answer: ないと

  • usage_japanese

    もう{placeholder}。

    Answer: ねないと

  • usage_japanese

    宿題しゅくだいを{placeholder}。

    Answer: しないと

  • usage_japanese

    {placeholder}とおもっていた。

    Answer: れんらくしないと

  • usage_japanese

    りまでに{placeholder}とあせっている。

    Answer: ていしゅつしないと