Using each word from the list and ～なければいけません or its contraction, we will create sentences expressing that we have to do something. This construction replaces the い in the short form negative tense, and it can also be combined with other verbs to express the idea of ‘I think I have to do something’ or ‘he said he has to do something’ and so on.

～なければいけません best translates as ‘to have to do’ or ‘must do.’ It should not be confused with ～ほうがいいです, which can imply that someone has to do something, but more accurately translates as a strong suggestion. As you continue your study of Japanese, you will learn many different ways to express obligation, duty, and commitment, each with its own nuances.

Despite the end of ～なければいけません referencing the verb 行く, it is never spelled in kanji.

This sentence begins by saying ‘Because we have class tomorrow at nine…’ Of the options available, it makes the most sense to say that we have to get up early.

早く起きなければいけません
（はやくおきなければいけません）

Using each word from the list and ～なければいけません or its contraction, we will create sentences expressing that we have to do something. This construction replaces the い in the short form negative tense, and it can also be combined with other verbs to express the idea of ‘I think I have to do something’ or ‘he said he has to do something’ and so on.

～なければいけません best translates as ‘to have to do’ or ‘must do.’ It should not be confused with ～ほうがいいです, which can imply that someone has to do something, but more accurately translates as a strong suggestion. As you continue your study of Japanese, you will learn many different ways to express obligation, duty, and commitment, each with its own nuances.

Despite the end of ～なければいけません referencing the verb 行く, it is never spelled in kanji.

This sentence begins by saying ‘Because a new class begins/has started…’ Of the options available, it makes the most sense to say that we have to buy the textbook.

教科書を買わなければいけません
（きょうか書を買わなければいけません）

Using each word from the list and ～なければいけません or its contraction, we will create sentences expressing that we have to do something. This construction replaces the い in the short form negative tense, and it can also be combined with other verbs to express the idea of ‘I think I have to do something’ or ‘he said he has to do something’ and so on.

～なければいけません best translates as ‘to have to do’ or ‘must do.’ It should not be confused with ～ほうがいいです, which can imply that someone has to do something, but more accurately translates as a strong suggestion. As you continue your study of Japanese, you will learn many different ways to express obligation, duty, and commitment, each with its own nuances.

Despite the end of ～なければいけません referencing the verb 行く, it is never spelled in kanji.

This sentence begins by saying ‘Because we have a tennis match next week…’ Of the options available, it makes the most sense to say that we have to practice.

練習しなければいけません
（れんしゅうしなければいけません）

Using each word from the list and ～なければいけません or its contraction, we will create sentences expressing that we have to do something. This construction replaces the い in the short form negative tense, and it can also be combined with other verbs to express the idea of ‘I think I have to do something’ or ‘he said he has to do something’ and so on.

～なければいけません best translates as ‘to have to do’ or ‘must do.’ It should not be confused with ～ほうがいいです, which can imply that someone has to do something, but more accurately translates as a strong suggestion. As you continue your study of Japanese, you will learn many different ways to express obligation, duty, and commitment, each with its own nuances.

Despite the end of ～なければいけません referencing the verb 行く, it is never spelled in kanji.

This sentence begins by saying ‘Because our mother is sick…’ Of the options available, it makes the most sense to say that we have to do the laundry.

洗濯しなければいけません
（せんたくしなければいけません）

Using each word from the list and ～なければいけません or its contraction, we will create sentences expressing that we have to do something. This construction replaces the い in the short form negative tense, and it can also be combined with other verbs to express the idea of ‘I think I have to do something’ or ‘he said he has to do something’ and so on.

～なければいけません best translates as ‘to have to do’ or ‘must do.’ It should not be confused with ～ほうがいいです, which can imply that someone has to do something, but more accurately translates as a strong suggestion. As you continue your study of Japanese, you will learn many different ways to express obligation, duty, and commitment, each with its own nuances.

Despite the end of ～なければいけません referencing the verb 行く, it is never spelled in kanji.

This sentence begins by saying ‘Because we got busy with studying…’ Of the options available, it makes the most sense to say that we had to quit the part-time job. Remember to conjugate ～なければいけません into the past tense.

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