- expression, i-adjective bad; wrong; naughty
- after the -te form of a verb or adjective must not (do, be); should not; ought not to
- useless; no good; bad
- hopeless; beyond hope
- used to express sympathy unfortunate; a shame; a pity
- unable to drink (alcohol)
- as ...(すると/しては)~(から/ので) so as not to ...; so that ... (won't); in case ...; for fear that ...; lest ...
いけない
bad
Also a form of
Meanings
In sentences
おっといけない。 Sorry, it's not good. #10932453
待たなければいけない。 You have to wait. #5185663
家に帰らなければいけない。 I have to get home. #2040918
私は食べなければいけない。 I have to eat. #2656832