conjunction
  1. otherwise; or else; if notword usually written using kana alone
Forms
  • さもないと
  • さもないと
Generated definitions (experimental)
  1. otherwise; or else; if not
  2. This phrase is used to express an alternative or a conditional situation, often implying a consequence if the preceding action or condition is not met.
    If you don't go to bed early, otherwise, you'll be late tomorrow.
Generated collocations (experimental)