いと
Meanings
Expression
Colloquialism
Abbreviation
Usually written in kana
1. have to (verb); must (verb)
after negative base of verb
2. is indispensable; absolutely necessary
Kanji used
nothing
Pitch accent
いと
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Composed of
nonexistent; not being (there); unowned; not had; unique; not; impossible
Used in vocabulary (5 in total)
have to (verb); must (verb); is indispensable; absolutely necessary
have to (verb); must (verb); is indispensable; absolutely necessary
have to (verb); must (verb); is indispensable; absolutely necessary
have to (verb); must (verb); is indispensable; absolutely necessary
otherwise; or else; if not
Examples (3 in total)
I don't think there's any need for you to explain.
Our basic problem is the lack of know-how.
The man asked me who I was, but I didn't think I had to answer.