Neba naranai ねばならない
Predicative phrase (expressing obligation) meaning: have to, must.
1. After the stem of nai-form of verb
もう行かねばなりません。
Mou ikaneba narimasen.
I have to leave now.
若いうちはもっと仕事せねばなりません。
Wakai uchi wa motto shigoto seneba narimasen.
You must work harder while you are young.
(this uses the antiquated form se[neba] instead of the more common stem shi)
-> See also: nakereba naranai
1. After the stem of nai-form of verb
もう行かねばなりません。
Mou ikaneba narimasen.
I have to leave now.
若いうちはもっと仕事せねばなりません。
Wakai uchi wa motto shigoto seneba narimasen.
You must work harder while you are young.
(this uses the antiquated form se[neba] instead of the more common stem shi)
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