なけれ

This is the 189th most frequent Japanese word.


なけれ

"なけれ" is a conditional form of "ない," meaning "if not" or "if there isn’t."


In this sentence, 'なけれ' is part of the phrase 'なければ', a conditional form meaning 'if not'. Here, it is used with 'ば' to express obligation: 'must do'.

勉強しなければなりません。

You must study.


Here, 'なけれ' is used within a conditional sentence 'なければ', expressing 'if not' as a part of a hypothetical situation.

彼が来なければ、会議を延期します。

If he doesn't come, we will postpone the meeting.


'なけれ' appears as part of 'なければ' within a conditional and obligatory context, showing necessity in achieving the condition.

成功したければ、努力しなければならない。

If you want to succeed, you must make an effort.