~ないと

〜nai to

JLPT N3 Casual Chapter 36: Must and may, 8 of 12

Formation

Verb-negative form + ないと

Express a condition; 'if... not', 'unless', 'must'.

When to use

Casual 'I have to', the rest (いけない) left off (もう行かないと).

Explanation

The ~ないと grammar point is used to express a condition, focusing on the negative consequences if the action is not performed. It can be translated as 'if... not', 'unless', or 'must' in English. The formation is simply attaching ないと to the negative form of a verb.

Example sentences

Obligation (Must / Have to)

Corpus examples (60)

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