〜ねばならない

Formation

N1ConditionalArchaicLiteratureAcademic
ない-Form
Verb
ねばならない
Ex.
する → せねばならない
Variations
ねばならぬ

Meaning

Indicates a strong sense of duty or necessity. Note: It's an old, formal expression and is rarely used in conversation. It is mostly found in writing, formal speeches, period dramas, historical films, and dramas set in the past.

Examples

明日までにこの仕事を終わらせねばならない。

I must finish this work by tomorrow.

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