〜ないと

N3

have to ~ (casual)

Structure

Verb nai-form + と

Explanation

「〜ないと」 means "have to ~ (casual)". Structure: Verb nai-form + と. This is a JLPT N3 pattern — the examples below slot different everyday and workplace words into the same structure so you can see how it behaves. Learn the structure, then swap in your own words.

Example sentences

sorosoro shuuri o dasanai to.

I have to submit the repair soon.

sorosoro shiryou o dasanai to.

I have to submit the materials soon.

sorosoro kikai o dasanai to.

I have to submit the machine soon.

sorosoro zairyou o dasanai to.

I have to submit the ingredients soon.

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