Meaning
~なければなりません expresses a strong obligation or necessity—something that must be done. It is formed by taking the negative form of a verb (ない form), removing ない, and adding なければなりません. This pattern indicates that an action is required or mandatory.
Formation
| Part of speech | Formation |
|---|---|
| 动词ない形（去ない）＋なければなりません | 動詞（ない形）なければなりません |
Examples
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明日 朝6時に 起きなければ なりません。
I must wake up at 6 o'clock tomorrow morning. -
金曜日までに DVDを 返さなければ なりません。
I have to return the DVD by Friday.
Summary
- Formed by: verb (negative form without ない) + なければなりません
- Expresses strong obligation, duty, or necessity in formal contexts
- Common in rules, instructions, and situations where something is required