美味しい料理を作るには、新鮮な材料が欠かせない。
Fresh ingredients are essential for making delicious food.
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Verb inflections
| Form | Affirmative | Negative |
|---|---|---|
| Present | 欠かせない | — |
Example sentences
日本料理に出汁は欠かせない。
Dashi is indispensable for Japanese cuisine.
彼はノリがいいので、パーティーには欠かせない存在だ。
Because he has a good vibe, he is indispensable to parties.
知識を蓄積することは、自己成長に欠かせない。
Accumulating knowledge is essential for self-growth.
冬は空気が乾燥しているので、肌のケアが欠かせない。
The air is dry in winter, so skin care is essential.
Usage Notes
A phrase meaning that something is absolutely necessary or that one cannot manage without it. Often used in formal or literary contexts.
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