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JLPT N1 Grammar

なくしては

N1Condition

N1 · Condition · noun + なくしては

Meaning

without... cannot

Structure

noun + なくしては

Explanation

なくしては means without the preceding item, the following cannot hold; it is formal.

Usage

It often emphasizes an essential condition.

Example

信頼なくしては、長期的な協力関係は築けない。

Without trust, a long-term cooperative relationship cannot be built.

Common Mistake

Do not use it like ordinary ないで; it emphasizes necessity.

Memory Tip

Without A, B is impossible.

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