なきゃ
Meanings
Expression
1. if (it) doesn't exist; if there is no ...; if (one) doesn't have ... (Colloquial, Usually kana)
Expression
Auxiliary
2. if not ...; unless ... (Colloquial, Usually kana)
3. have to ...; must ... (Abbreviation, Colloquial, Usually kana)
Other spellings
無きゃ
Kanji in other spellings
Examples21
彼の
I have to answer his letter.
会社
I hope I can hold on to my job.
スケジュール
The schedule's fine as long as nothing clashes.
毎年
I'll have to come here every year.
ごめん
Sorry, I've got to go.
彼女
You've got to see her home.