なくてはならない
Meanings
Expression
I-adjective
1. cannot do without something; indispensable; absolutely necessary (Usually kana)
2. have to do (Usually kana, after negative base of verb)
Other spellings
無くてはならない
Kanji in other spellings
Examples210
ほとんど
I need to put some gas in the car, as it's almost empty.
まず第一に、
In the first place, we must have capital to begin it with.
私
I must be going now.
行き
You've got to go even if you don't want to.
もう
I've got to leave soon.
いつも
You must always tell the truth.