なくても
nakutemo ii

Expression

1. need not; (not) have to

Usually Written in Kana
わざわざ かれ たずねて かなくてもよい。
wazawaza kareo tazunete ikanakutemo yoi.
Don't bother to call on him.
Expression

2. need not have; need not exist

Usually Written in Kana
Related to 無い
あなたは明日 あす、車 くるまがなくてもいいかしら。私 わたくし、車 くるま必要 ひつようなの。
anatawa ashi takurumaga nakutemo iikashi. rawatashi kurumaga hitsuyōnano.
Can you do without the car tomorrow? I need it.
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