そうしないと
Reading: そうしないと
Meaning: if you don't do so, otherwise
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Example Sentence
今 出発 すべき だ 。 そうしないと 遅れる
We should leave now. If we don't, we'll be late.
Usage Notes
Used to indicate what will happen if a certain action is not taken. Follows after a statement of what should be done, then introduces the negative consequence.
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