なくてはいけません
Meanings
Expression
1. cannot do without something; indispensable; absolutely necessary (Usually kana)
2. have to do (Usually kana, after negative base of verb)
Other spellings
無くてはいけません
Kanji in other spellings
Examples16
今すぐ
Do I have to do it right away?
行か
I've got to go.
必ず
By all means, you must come.
出された
You must eat what you are served.
きちんと
You should think before you begin to speak.
さあ
You have to investigate that problem.