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JLPT N4 Grammar

ないと

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N4 · Other · nai-form verb + と

must; have to

nai-form verb + と

ないと is a casual obligation pattern, often omitting いけない or だめ after it.

It suits self-talk or casual conversation; use full forms in formal situations.

もう時間がないから、急がないと。

There is no time left, so I have to hurry.

The part after と is often omitted, but the meaning is still 'must.'

After ないと, imagine omitted いけない.

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