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

Also written 無くても良い

Meanings

  1. Expression

    need not; (not) have to
  2. need not have; need not exist

Example sentences

  • 急がなくてもいいよ。

    You can take your time.

  • 入院にゅういんしなくてもいいです。

    You don't have to stay in the hospital.

  • そう心配しんぱいしなくてもいいよ。

    You don't have to be so nervous.

  • 彼かれは学校がっこうへ行かなくてもよい。

    He doesn't have to go to school.

  • そんな法ほうに従わなくてもよい。

    You don't have to obey such a law.

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