なくてもいい
Usually written in kana. Kanji spelling なくても良い
need not; (not) have to; need not have; need not exist
Meanings
Expression
need not; (not) have to- need not have; need not exist
Example sentences
急がなくてもいいよ。
You can take your time.
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You don't have to stay in the hospital.
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You don't have to be so nervous.
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He doesn't have to go to school.
そんな法に従わなくてもよい。
You don't have to obey such a law.
More examples (10)
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He does not have to do this.
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You don't have to chat with them.
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You need not have a haircut this week.
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He doesn't have to go to school today.
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He doesn't have to go to school today.
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Do not bother to come to my home.
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She doesn't have to go to school on Saturday.
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I do not have to study Japanese.
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You don't need to flatter your boss.
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I don't usually have to work on Sundays.