ねばならない

Phrase (used in writing and formal speech only) (Intermediate ㊥ 232)

A phrase that indicates duty, obligation or necessity.

Equivalent: Must; have to; should

日本を知るためには一度は日本へ行かねばならない。: In order to know Japan one has to go to Japan at least once.
日本は市場をもっと広く開放せねばならない。: Japan has to open its market wider.
今後も同じ研究を続けねばならない。: I have to continue the same research from now on.
人種偏見をなくさねばならない。: We should get rid of racial prejudice.
会議の内容を帰国後本社に報告せねばならなかった。: I had to report the agenda of the conference to the main office after returning to my country.
自然保護を叫ばねばならない。: We have to voice preservation of nature.
日本はこれから世界をリードせねばなりません。: From now on Japan has to lead the world.

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