Must do A; have to A
12点
主人の枕は臭いので毎日洗濯しなくてはいけない。
Since my husband's pillow is really smelly, I have to wash it every day.
9点
何で僕がやらなくちゃいけないの。
Why do I have to do that?
8点
だけど、明日はお客さんとも会わなくちゃいけないし・・・。
But I have an appointment with my client tomorrow.
17点
あなたはもっと文法を勉強しなくてはいけない。
You must study grammar more.
7点
あなたは、すぐそこに行かなくてはいけない。
You need to go there immediately.
5点
何でこんなに早く起きなきゃいけないの?
Why do I have to wake up this early?
Getting the sentences
Construction
(Elements in parentheses are optional.)
Basic Examples:
いかなくてはいけない (must go)
Basic Examples:
寝なくちゃいけない (must sleep)
Notes
Stronger than ~なければならない.
Related Expressions
Where this grammar is found
Genki I: Chapter 12
Nihongo So-Matome N4 (日本語総まとめ): 第2週 1日目
JLPT N4 / Intermediate: Grammar for Jumble Quizzes
Nihongo So-Matome N4 (日本語総まとめ): 第2週 1日目
JLPT N4 / Intermediate: Grammar for Jumble Quizzes
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