〜なければなりません

N4

must ~

Structure

Verb nai-stem + なければなりません

Explanation

「〜なければなりません」 means "must ~". Structure: Verb nai-stem + なければなりません. This is a JLPT N4 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

kyoujuu ni kaigi o shinakereba narimasen.

I must do the meeting by the end of today.

kyoujuu ni shoukai o shinakereba narimasen.

I must do the introduction by the end of today.

kyoujuu ni keiken o shinakereba narimasen.

I must do the experience by the end of today.

kyoujuu ni hon'yaku o shinakereba narimasen.

I must do the translation by the end of today.

kyoujuu ni kyuuryou o shinakereba narimasen.

I must do the salary by the end of today.

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