~なければ (if not)

grammar

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The ば-conditional form of the negative auxiliary ない, meaning 'if (one) doesn't X.' Often followed by a consequence: '[verb]なければ[Y]' = 'if you don't X, Y.' Paired with いけない/ならない/だめ, it builds the 'must' pattern (~なければならない).

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