なきゃいけない

cannot do without something

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Meanings

also 無きゃいけない

  1. expression, usually in kana cannot do without something; indispensable; absolutely necessary
  2. usually in kana, after negative base of verb have to do

In sentences

窓まどは開あけなきゃいけないの？ Do I have to open the window? #9039493

家いえを売らなきゃいけないんだ。 We need to sell our house. #10028711

トムは髪かみを切きりらなきゃいけない。 Tom needs a haircut. #1184150

何なんでトムを助たすけなきゃいけないの？ Why should I help Tom? #8750591

どうしてこうしなきゃいけないの？ Why does it have to be this way? #9462370

毎日まいにちベッドを整ととのえなきゃいけない？ Do you have to make the bed every day? #10386705