なければ
Usually written in kana. Kanji spelling 無ければ
if (it) doesn't exist; if there is no ...; if (one) doesn't have ...; if not ...
Meanings
Expression
if (it) doesn't exist; if there is no ...; if (one) doesn't have ...Expression, Auxiliary
if not ...; unless ...- have to ...; must ...Abbreviation
Example sentences
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I have to dress up.
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Something must be done!
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Waste not, want not.
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I shouldn't have overdone it.
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Man can't live without dreams.
More examples (10)
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Waste not, want not.
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I thought I must do it.
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I would go except for my headache.
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You must keep your eyes open.
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I wish there were no examination.
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Unless you start now, you'll be late.
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Oh that I had never married.
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If there were no clouds, we could not enjoy the sun.
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Nothing ventured, nothing gained.
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Nothing ventured, nothing gained.