〜(な)くては〜ない
- Pattern
- 〜(な)くては〜ない
- Level
- N4
- Reading
- 〜(な)くては〜ない
- Meaning
- if not... not... (similar to 〜なければ〜ない)
- Attaches to
- くては-form of verb/adjective
- Nuance & register
Often interchangeable with 〜なければ〜ない, but can sometimes carry a slightly stronger sense of obligation or necessity.
- Example
今日中にやらなくてはならない。 I must do it by today.