jmdict 2142120 Active (id#108501)
でなければならない [spec1] ； でなければいけない； でなければならぬ
  1. [exp]
    • having to be
    • must be
    • should be
    • ought to be
    Cross references:
    • ⇒ see: 1008340 である 1. be; is
    • ⇒ see: 1632350 なければならない 1. have to do; must; should; ought to
History:
    • A 2007-03-28 00:00:00
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