JLPT N1 Formal

Noun nashi de wa ~nai

Expresses the necessity of something; 'cannot do without', 'not possible without'.

"Cannot do without X" - practical necessity.

Formation

Explanation

Noun なしでは~ない is used to emphasize that something is indispensable. It can be translated as 'cannot do without' or 'not possible without.'

Example sentences

  • We cannot live without water.

    Mizu nashi de wa ikirarenai.

  • Without his help, I cannot solve this problem.

    Kare no tasuke nashi de wa, kono mondai o kaiketsu suru koto wa dekinai.

  • Modern business cannot function without computers.

    Konpyuuta nashi de wa, gendai no bijinesu wa naritatanai.

  • Life would be boring without friendship.

    Yuujou nashi de wa, jinsei wa taikutsu darou.

Without X (Cannot Do Without)