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Decoded Slug: ～ねばならない (〜neba naranai)
Japanese JLPT Grammar Point
～ねばならない (〜neba naranai)
～ねばならない (〜neba naranai)
Short explanation:
Expresses obligation or necessity; 'must', 'have to', 'need to'.
Formation:
Verb-ない form + ねばならない
Examples:
試験に合格するために、もっと勉強しなければならない。
Shiken ni goukaku suru tame ni, motto benkyou shinakereba naranai.
To pass the exam, I have to study more.
飛行機に間に合うためには、急がねばならない。
Hikouki ni maniau tame ni wa, isoganakereba naranai.
To catch the flight, I must hurry.
６時までに帰らねばならない。
Roku ji made ni kaeraneba naranai.
I have to go home by 6 o'clock.
この仕事を今日中に終わらせなければならない。
Kono shigoto wo kyoujuu ni owarasenakereba naranai.
I need to finish this work by the end of the day.
Long explanation:
The ～ねばならない grammar point is used to express obligation or necessity. It can be translated as 'must', 'have to', or 'need to' in English. This grammar point is mainly used with verbs, indicating that the action must be done.