なくてはならない
Frequency rank: 27,995. – 28,208.
- cannot do without something; indispensable; absolutely necessaryword usually written using kana alonesee also 無い
- have to doword usually written using kana aloneafter negative base of verbsee also なければならない
expressions (phrases, clauses, etc.); adjective (keiyoushi)
Forms
- なくてはならないFrequency rank: 27,995. – 28,208.
- 無くてはならない【なくてはならない】Frequency rank: 43,061. – 43,772.
Generated definitions (experimental)
- cannot do without something; indispensable; absolutely necessary
- have to do
This phrase expresses the idea that something is essential and cannot be omitted for a certain situation or purpose.
In this context, it indicates that there is an obligation or requirement to take some action.
Generated collocations (experimental)
なくてはならないものindispensable thingsなくてはならないそんざい存在an absolutely necessary beingなくてはならないやくわり役割an essential roleなくてはならないけいけん経験an indispensable experienceなくてはならないじょうけん条件essential conditionsなくてはならないどうぐ道具necessary toolsなくてはならないことthings that cannot be done withoutなくてはならないせいかつ生活a lifestyle that is indispensableなくてはならないるうるルールrules that are essentialなくてはならないちしき知識knowledge that is crucial