なければ
Meanings
Expression
1. if (it) doesn't exist; if there is no ...; if (one) doesn't have ... (Usually kana)
Expression
Auxiliary
2. if not ...; unless ... (Usually kana)
3. have to ...; must ... (Abbreviation, Usually kana)
Other spellings
無なければ
Kanji in other spellings
Examples312
Without water, nothing could live on this earth.
You must hurry up, or you will miss the express.
Unless you hurry, you will be late for school.
If only there were no wars in the world.
I couldn't do it but for her help.
I should not have bought such a thing.