ては

if (an action, etc.)

Meanings

ては · ちゃ · ちゃあ

  1. expression if (an action, etc.)
  2. since ...; if you are going to ...
  3. one after another; indicates repeated action
  4. adds emphasis

In sentences

寝ねなくちゃ。 I have to go to bed. #12483339

眠ねむらなくちゃ。 I need to get some sleep. #80982

急いそがなくちゃ。 You need to hurry. #1114323

来らいちゃだめだ。 You can't come. #10908794

もう寝ねなくちゃ。 I have to go to bed. #194057

諦あきらめちゃ駄目だめだ。 Don't give up! #1771898

着替きがえなくちゃ。 I have to change my clothes. #4405031

諦あきらめちゃだめよ。 Never say never. #9751954